Light-Assisted Membrane Treatment and Cleaning

摘要

In one aspect, the invention relates to a filtration apparatus comprising a tubular inorganic porous membrane and a light source disposed within the lumen of the membrane for use in, for example, enhancing oxidation of organic molecules and enhancing foulant removal. In one aspect, the invention relates to a filtration apparatus comprising a tubular porous membrane and a displacement body disposed within the lumen of the membrane. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.

主权项

1. A filtration apparatus comprising:
(a) a tubular inorganic porous membrane having an interior surface, an exterior surface, and a lumen extending therethrough; and (b) a light source disposed within the lumen of the tubular inorganic porous membrane;wherein the membrane is configured to receive an inflow liquid into the lumen, between the light source and the interior surface; andwherein the membrane is configured to produce an outflow liquid at the exterior surface from the inflow liquid passing through.