By inserting nanomaterial into in its Thin Film Nanocomposite (TFN) membrane, NanoH2O has improved key performance characteristics by controlling membrane roughness, hydrophilicity, and surface charge.
The TFN membrane controlled structure allows inhibition of adhesion bacteria cells. Reduction of bacterial adhesion leads to less microcolony formation and biofilm coverage.
In a practical water treatment application, bacteria cell adhesion or fouling leads to increased energy consumption, chemical usage and decreased sustainable fluxes. The combination of increased permeability and fouling resistance allow reverse osmosis processes to be conducted in a more productive manner – either through energy savings or higher productivity.