The mechanics of removing organisms by filtration: the importance of theory.
Very often, the concept of filtration is only considered in terms of sieve retention, which can sometimes be misleading. In this review of the adsorptive particle-capture mechanism, the authors aim to familiarize the filtration practitioner with the possible optimisation of particle retention by the manipulation of factors such as ionic strength, osmolarity, temperature and the use of polymeric filters.
Product Management, at Sartorius Corp., 131 Heartland Boulevard, Edgewood, New York, New York 11717, USA.
Maik W
MW
Jornitz
Theodore H
TH
Meltzer
D000327:Adsorption; D001698:Biomedical Engineering; D005374:Filtration / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D008829:Microbiology; D009994:Osmolar Concentration; D013696:Temperature; D014481:United States