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Filtration by force through a semipermeable membrane
Ultrafiltration (UF) is a variety of membrane filtration in which forces such as pressure or concentration gradients lead to a separation through a semipermeable membrane. Suspended solids and solutes of high molecular weight are retained in the so-called retentate, while water and low molecular weight solutes pass through the membrane in the permeate (filtrate). This separation process is used in industry and research for purifying and concentrating macromolecular (103–106 Da) solutions, especially protein solutions. Wikipedia →
🧭 Start here: a 6-step reading path
- Read the overview: UltrafiltrationA 5-minute orientation
- Skim a recent paper: Ultrafiltration separation of Am(VI)-polyoxometalate from lanthanidesInfluential work since 2022
- Pick up a classic book: Natural Organics Removal Using MembranesThe most-reprinted book on the subject
- Read the landmark paper: Ultrafiltration Versus Intravenous Diuretics for Patients Hospitalized for Acute Decompensated Heart FailureCited 924 times
- Go sideways: NanofiltrationA closely related topic
- Go sideways: MicrofiltrationA closely related topic
📖 Definitions
Noun Filtration through a semipermeable membrane that only allows small molecules through.
🏆 Landmark papers (most cited)
Ultrafiltration Versus Intravenous Diuretics for Patients Hospitalized for Acute Decompensated Heart Failure
Ultrafiltration in Decompensated Heart Failure with Cardiorenal Syndrome
Membrane fouling control in ultrafiltration technology for drinking water production: A review
Fouling and cleaning of ultrafiltration membranes: A review
Comparison of the functional properties of pea, chickpea and lentil protein concentrates processed using ultrafiltration and isoelectric precipitation techniques
Polysulfone ultrafiltration membranes impregnated with silver nanoparticles show improved biofouling resistance and virus removal
Characteristics of microplastic removal via coagulation and ultrafiltration during drinking water treatment
Production of instant soymilk powders by ultrafiltration, spray drying and fluidized bed agglomeration
🆕 Influential since 2022
Ultrafiltration separation of Am(VI)-polyoxometalate from lanthanides
Membrane fouling and cleaning strategies in microfiltration/ultrafiltration and dynamic membrane
Next-generation ultrafiltration membranes: A review of material design, properties, recent progress, and challenges
A review of membrane fouling by proteins in ultrafiltration and microfiltration
Microplastic abundance and removal via an ultrafiltration system coupled to a conventional municipal wastewater treatment plant in Thailand
📚 Books worth reading
Natural Organics Removal Using MembranesAndrea Schafer · 2001- 📕Microfiltration and UltrafiltrationZeman · 2017
Protein bioseparation using ultrafiltrationRaja Ghosh · 2003- 📕Reverse osmosisS. Sourirajan · 1970
- 📕Ultrafiltration of proteinsDavid Nini · 1979
Ultrafiltration For BioprocessingHerb Lutz · 2012- 📕Color removal from NSSC mill effluents by ultrafiltrationPeter E. Parker · 1979
- 📕Isotopic fractionation of water by ultra-filtrationTyler B. Coplen · 1970
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🔗 Related topics
- Nanofiltration Nanofiltration is a membrane filtration process that uses nanometer sized pores through which particles smaller than about 1–10 nanometers pass through…
- Microfiltration Microfiltration is a type of physical filtration process where a contaminated fluid is passed through a special pore-sized membrane filter to separate…
- Membrane A membrane is a selective barrier; it allows some things to pass through but stops others. Such things may be molecules, ions, or other small particles…
- Membrane fouling Membrane fouling is a process whereby a solution or a particle is deposited on a membrane surface or in membrane pores in a processes such as in a membrane…
- Membrane technology Membrane technology encompasses the scientific processes used in the construction and application of membranes. Membranes are used to facilitate the transport…
- Cross-flow filtration In chemical engineering, biochemical engineering and protein purification, cross-flow filtration (also known as tangential flow filtration) is a type of…
- Membrane distillation Membrane distillation (MD) is a thermally driven separation process in which separation is driven by phase change. A hydrophobic membrane presents a barrier…
- Membrane bioreactor Membrane bioreactors (MBR) are combinations of membrane processes like microfiltration or ultrafiltration with a biological wastewater treatment process…