Document Type
Patent
Publication Date
7-17-2018
Patent Number
10023481
CPC
C02F 1/44 (20130101); C02F 1/4695 (20130101); C02F 1/307 (20130101); B01D 65/08 (20130101); C02F 1/442 (20130101); C02F 1/445 (20130101); C02F 1/441 (20130101); B01D 63/10 (20130101); B01D 63/02 (20130101); C02F 1/444 (20130101); C02F 1/447 (20130101); C02F 2303/20 (20130101); B01D 2321/168 (20130101); B01D 2321/34 (20130101)
Abstract
Methods and systems for preventing biofouling of membranes utilized in water treatment processes (i.e., water treatment membranes) are described. Methods include X-ray excitation of luminescent materials capable of emitting in the violet to UV range (e.g., from about 180 nm to about 440 nm). X-rays are directed at water treatment modules to contact the luminescent materials within the modules and excite internal violet/UV to prevent biofouling of membranes. The methods can be utilized in conjunction with existing processing equipment and can prevent biofouling of water treatment membranes in high volume treatment processes in an environmentally friendly fashion.
Application Number
14/882,773
Assignees
Clemson University (Clemson, SC)
Filing Date
October 14, 2015