Organic micropollutants in reverse osmosis water treatments, presence and rejection

Identifier:  TDX:1578

Handle: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11797/TDX1578

Authors:  Martínez de Peón, Carolina

Abstract:
The first section, some water problems are described, as well as the different water treatments, quality parameters and regulations. The second section, a description of advance membrane treatments is included and reverse osmosis is studied to eliminate micropollutants from the water. The third section, the most common families of organic micropollutants studied in environmental waters are described. Some of these families are currently regulated. In addition, the analytical methodologies for these compounds determination are also described. Finally, the characterization of the organic fouling in reverse osmosis membranes and how it could interfere in the water treatment process by the advance treatments is described.