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Protein Ultrafiltration: Theory of Membrane Fouling and Its Treatment with Immobilized Proteases

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Ultrafiltration Membranes and Applications

Part of the book series: Polymer Science and Technology ((POLS,volume 13))

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To circumvent the severe flux losses encountered during ultrafiltration of macromolecular solutions, enzymes were immobilized on the membranes to hydrolyze the deposited solute molecules. This resulted in 26 to 78% flux enhancements, averaged over a 20 hr period, during a daily run. A mathematical model was developed to explain gel formation and the action of the enzyme precoat on the membrane surface.

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  1. Department of Chemical Engineering, University College of Swansea, Swansea, UK

    John A. Howell & Ö Velicangil

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  1. Dynapol, Palo Alto, California, USA

    Anthony R. Cooper

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Howell, J.A., Velicangil, Ö. (1980). Protein Ultrafiltration: Theory of Membrane Fouling and Its Treatment with Immobilized Proteases. In: Cooper, A.R. (eds) Ultrafiltration Membranes and Applications. Polymer Science and Technology, vol 13. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-3162-9_14

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