Understanding the fouling/scaling resistance of superhydrophobic/omniphobic membranes in membrane distillation

• Published in: Desalination Vol. 499; p. 114864
• Main Authors: Liu, Li, Xiao, Zechun, Liu, Yongjie, Li, Xuemei, Yin, Huabing, Volkov, Alexey, He, Tao
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.02.2021
• Subjects: Fouling/scaling resistant; Membrane distillation; Omniphobic; Slip; Superhydrophobic; Superhydrophobic; Membrane distillation; Fouling/scaling resistant; Omniphobic; Slip
• ISSN: 0011-9164; 1873-4464
• DOI: 10.1016/j.desal.2020.114864

Membrane distillation has shown great promises in desalinating various water streams. Significant progresses have been made in the past decades owing to the development of advanced membrane materials, such as superhydrophobic and omniphobic membranes. However, fouling and scaling remains a critical...