Abstract
The impact of micro and nanobubbles (MNBs) on preventing membrane fouling in various filtration techniques has been effectively demonstrated. However, there remains a gap in understanding the influence of their size and concentration on membrane fouling. Moreover, the substantial energy demand for MNBs-aided filtration processes hinders the wide adoption of this technology on a global scale. This study controlled MNB size and concentration by optimizing the release pressure of air-saturated water and introducing intermittent operation schemes. At 0.35 MPa, the MNBs averaged 91 μm and 117.9 nm with concentrations of 3.27E+3 and 6.85E+6 particles mL−1. Increasing the pressure to 0.60 MPa reduced the average size to 31 μm and 119.9 nm. Concentrations to 6.43E+5 and 9.40E+6 particles mL−1. Bubbles released at 0.60 MPa reduced TMP from −0.0109 MPa attained with 0.35 MPa bubbles to −0.0052 MPa making a 70 % decrease. Comparing continuous and optimal intermittent release patterns (30 min) revealed marginal differences: normalized transmembrane pressure (4 %), cleaning efficiency (9 %), and rejection efficiency (2.4 %). Our approach enhances membrane filtration efficiency, maintains performance, reduces energy consumption, and advances sustainable filtration technologies encouraging global adoption.
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