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This study investigates the relationship between microbial quorum sensing and biofouling of reverse osmosis membranes, with implications for microbial desalination cells.

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Abstract

Key findings

  • Microbial quorum sensing plays a significant role in biofouling of reverse osmosis membranes.
  • The presence of quorum sensing molecules enhances the fouling propensity of microorganisms on membrane surfaces.
  • The study suggests that controlling quorum sensing could be a potential strategy to mitigate biofouling in microbial desalination cells.

Keywords

Quorum sensingBiofoulingBiofilmMembraneFoulingMicroorganism

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DOI
10.1016/j.desal.2008.12.033
Journal
Desalination
Year
2009