fouling

in membrane processes
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.FT06876
Process resulting in loss of performance of a @[email protected] due to the deposition of suspended or dissolved substances on its external surfaces, at its pore openings, or within its pores.
Source:
PAC, 1996, 68, 1479. (Terminology for membranes and membrane processes (IUPAC Recommendations 1996)) on page 1482 [Terms] [Paper]
Cite as: IUPAC. Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 2nd ed. (the "Gold Book"). Compiled by A. D. McNaught and A. Wilkinson. Blackwell Scientific Publications, Oxford (1997). Online version (2019-) created by S. J. Chalk. ISBN 0-9678550-9-8. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.
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