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Forward with Osmosis: Emerging Applications for Greater Sustainability

Year: 2011

Type: other

Abstract: Many conventional practices in the production and use of water, energy, and food are unsustainable. Existing technologies and concepts can be improved with the integration of forward osmosis, a membrane-based technology that uses osmosis as its driving force. This Feature highlights five emerging applications of forward osmosis that elegantly bypass the difficult step of draw solution regeneration and make common processes more sustainable. These applications enhance the efficiency of the production and use of water, energy, and food; utilize wastes and abundant, low value resources; and better protect the environment.

Source: Environmental Science & Technology

DOI: 10.1021/es202576h

Authors: Laura A. Hoover, William A. Phillip, Alberto Tiraferri, Ngai Yin Yip, Menachem Elimelech

Institution: Yale University

Language: English

Topic: Membrane Separation Technologies

Subfield: Water Science and Technology

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Responsible consumption and production, Clean water and sanitation

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Science Foundation, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, National Water Research Institute

OpenAlex ID: W2046634566

Cites: 37

Cited by: 269

Related to: 10