title: Ozone oxidation for the alleviation of membrane fouling by natural organic matter: A review.
abstract: Membrane fouling by natural organic matter is one of the main problems that slow down the application of membrane technology in water treatment. O(3) is able to efficiently change the physico-chemical characteristics of natural organic matter in order to reduce membrane fouling. This paper presents the state-of-the-art knowledge of the reaction mechanisms between natural organic matter and molecular O(3) or *OH radicals, together with an in-depth discussion of the interactions between natural organic matter and membranes that govern membrane fouling, inclusive the effect of O(3) oxidation on it.
authors.affiliation: Laboratory of Applied Physical Chemistry and Environmental Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, K.U. Leuven, W. de Croylaan 46, B-3001 Leuven (Heverlee), Belgium.
authors.forename: Steven
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Van Geluwe
authors.forename: Leen
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Braeken
authors.forename: Bart
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Van der Bruggen
mesh_terms: D057219:Biofouling / Q000517:prevention & control*; D017665:Hydroxyl Radical / Q000737:chemistry; D008567:Membranes, Artificial; D009930:Organic Chemicals / Q000737:chemistry*; D010084:Oxidation-Reduction; D010126:Ozone / Q000737:chemistry*
chemical_list: D008567:Membranes, Artificial; D009930:Organic Chemicals; D017665:Hydroxyl Radical; D010126:Ozone