is often implicated in nosocomial infections with fatal consequences. Its virulence is contributed to hydrolytic enzymes and biofilm formation. Previous research focused on studying these virulence factors individually.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe decline in the performance of spiral-wound reverse osmosis (SWRO) membranes is frequently due to biofouling. This study focus on qualitative and quantitative diagnosis of SWRO membrane biofouling. Bacterial counts on the different surfaces of the fouled membranes were carried out.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNanofiltration and reverse osmosis are two of the most effective surface water treatment processes. They provide water of high quality and eliminate a large amount of microorganisms, organic matter and micropollutants. However, the main limitation of membrane nanofiltration is fouling, which imposes an additional cost.
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