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A range of transmission electron microscope (TEM) techniques have been adapted by BIOSEP for the investigation of the protein fouling characteristics of ultrafiltration membranes. Two membrane types, one made from polysulphone and the other from regenerated cellulose, have been studied in some detail. Thin section TEM combined with immunochemical staining can show the distribution of protein within a fouled membrane and replication techniques permit the fine structure of both membranes and proteins to be studied. This work can explain differences in the protein fouling characteristics of the two membranes studied and can greatly assist in selection of membranes to minimise fouling and loss, or denaturation, of valuable products.
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Sheldon J M. (1991). “The fine structure of ultrafiltration membranes: (i) clean membranes”. Submitted to Journal of Membrane Science.
Sheldon J M, Reed I M, Hawes C. (1991). “The fine structure of ultrafiltration membranes: (ii) protein fouled membranes”. Submitted to Journal of Membrane Science.
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Reed, I.M., Sheldon, J.M. (1991). Investigation of Protein Fouling Characteristics of Ultrafiltration Membranes. In: Turner, M.K. (eds) Effective Industrial Membrane Processes: Benefits and Opportunities. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-3682-2_6
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