Limitations
Thin film composites membranes typically suffer from compaction effects under pressure. As the water pressure increases, the polymers are slightly reorganized into a tighter fitting structure that results in a lower porosity, ultimately limiting the efficiency of the system designed to use them. In general, the higher the pressure, the greater the compaction.
Surface fouling: Colloidal particulates, bacteria infestation (biofouling).
Chemical decomposition and oxidation.
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