Cation exchange pre-treatment to improve membranes: Interactions between natural organic matter and divalent cations

Katrina Indarawis, Treavor H. Boyer

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Abstract

With a growing demand for the use of membrane technologies coupled with the growing demand for the use of magnetic ion exchange (MIEX) in water treatment, it is important to understand the implications of using MIEX as a pretreatment to membrane technologies. Anionic forms of MIEX (MIEX DOC) have been used in previous research to remove natural organic matter (NOM) and thus reduce fouling. However, there have been conflicting results. This research uses cationic MIEX (MIEX WA172) with varying mobile counter ions (Na+, Ca2+, and Mg2+) in four synthetic waters (with varying hardness ions) to probe the interactions of NOM and divalent cations. The goal of this research is to understand the implications of cation exchange with MIEX as a pretreatment to membrane technologies. 2010

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationWater Quality Technology Conference and Exposition 2010
Pages1452-1461
Number of pages10
StatePublished - 2010
Externally publishedYes
EventWater Quality Technology Conference and Exposition 2010 - Savannah, GA, United States
Duration: Nov 14 2010Nov 18 2010

Publication series

NameWater Quality Technology Conference and Exposition 2010

Other

OtherWater Quality Technology Conference and Exposition 2010
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySavannah, GA
Period11/14/1011/18/10

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law
  • Water Science and Technology

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