Types of membrane

There are hundreds, if not thousands, of membrane types.  However, the vast majority of membrane systems use just a few of the common ones.  Others are gradually becoming more common, typically in specialty applications.

Most common:

  • Reverse Osmosis
    • Brackish water
    • Sea water
  • Nanofiltration
  • Membrane Filtration (polymeric)
    • Microfiltration
    • Ultrafiltration
  • Electrodeionisation (EDI)
  • Electrodialyis and Electrodialysis Reversal (EDR)

Less common

  • Membrane Filtration (ceramic)
  • Ion Exchange Membrane
  • Forward Osmosis
  • Membrane Distillation
  • Liquid Emulsion Membranes

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