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Biocatalytic membranes (BCMs) combine membrane separation and enzymatic degradation. • Oxidoreductases and Hydrolases are the most used enzymes for MEC and fouling removal via BCMs. • Synthesis and application of BCMs for MEC and fouling removal discussed. • The incorporation of nanoparticles in BCM can help in improving the BCM's performances. • Challenges and future directions for the BCM development have been discussed.
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Biocatalytic membranes (BCMs) combine membrane separation and enzymatic degradation. • Oxidoreductases and Hydrolases are the most used enzymes for MEC and fouling removal via BCMs. • Synthesis and application of BCMs for MEC and fouling removal discussed. • The incorporation of nanoparticles in BCM can help in improving the BCM's performances. • Challenges and future directions for the BCM development have been discussed.
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Biocatalytic membranes (BCMs) combine membrane separation and enzymatic degradation. • Oxidoreductases and Hydrolases are the most used enzymes for MEC and fouling removal via BCMs. • Synthesis and application of BCMs for MEC and fouling removal discussed. • The incorporation of nanoparticles in BCM can help in improving the BCM's performances. • Challenges and future directions for the BCM development have been discussed.
Mr. Utkarsh Misra
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
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This page is a summary of: Biocatalytic membranes for combating the challenges of membrane fouling and micropollutants in water purification: A review, Chemosphere, January 2022, Elsevier,
DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.131757.
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