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Enhancement in hydrophilicity of different polymer phase-inversion ultrafiltration membranes by introducing PEG/Al2O3 nanoparticles by Garcia-Ivars, Jorge, Alcaina-Miranda, Maria-Isabel, Iborra-Clar, Maria-Isabel, Mendoza-Roca, José-Antonio, Pastor-Alcañiz, Laura

“…•Hydrophilicity and permeation properties were affected by adding of Al2O3 and PEG.•The combination of both additives was tested in PES, PS and PEI…”
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Nitrogen recovery from sludge centrate by membrane contactor: Influence of operating parameters and cleaning conditions by Cifuentes-Cabezas, Magdalena, Luján-Facundo, María-José, Cuartas-Uribe, Beatriz, Iborra-Clar, Alicia, Mendoza-Roca, José-Antonio

“…In urban wastewater treatment, the sludge generated is treated by anaerobic digestion, to be subsequently dehydrated by centrifuges. Currently, the liquid…”
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Towards a cleaner wastewater treatment: Influence of folic acid addition on sludge reduction and biomass characteristics by Ferrer-Polonio, Eva, Fernández-Navarro, Julian, Alonso-Molina, José Luis, Mendoza-Roca, José Antonio, Bes-Piá, Amparo, Amorós, Inmaculada

“…Reduction of sludge production is one of the most desired goals in the wastewater treatment plants operation. Alternatives like the enhancement of metabolism…”
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Surface photomodification of flat-sheet PES membranes with improved antifouling properties by varying UV irradiation time and additive solution pH by Garcia-Ivars, Jorge, Iborra-Clar, Maria-Isabel, Alcaina-Miranda, Maria-Isabel, Mendoza-Roca, José-Antonio, Pastor-Alcañiz, Laura

“…•PES membranes of 30,000Da were modified by UV-induced surface modification.•PEG/Al2O3 mixtures at different concentrations were used.•Different irradiation…”
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Membrane fouling in whey processing and subsequent cleaning with ultrasounds for a more sustainable process by Luján-Facundo, María-José, Mendoza-Roca, José-Antonio, Cuartas-Uribe, Beatriz, Álvarez-Blanco, Silvia

“…Cost reduction and minimization of environmental impacts, based on by-product recovery, is the objective of applying the ultrafiltration technology for the…”
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Treatment of table olive processing wastewaters using novel photomodified ultrafiltration membranes as first step for recovering phenolic compounds by Garcia-Ivars, Jorge, Iborra-Clar, Maria-Isabel, Alcaina-Miranda, Maria-Isabel, Mendoza-Roca, José-Antonio, Pastor-Alcañiz, Laura

“…•UF process is a useful tool for reducing colour and organic load from TOPW.•UV modification was performed to enhance fouling-resistant membrane…”
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Development of fouling-resistant polyethersulfone ultrafiltration membranes via surface UV photografting with polyethylene glycol/aluminum oxide nanoparticles by Garcia-Ivars, Jorge, Iborra-Clar, Maria-Isabel, Alcaina-Miranda, Maria-Isabel, Mendoza-Roca, José-Antonio, Pastor-Alcañiz, Laura

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Application of Nanofiltration and Reverse Osmosis Membranes for Tannery Wastewater Reuse by Fernández-Medrano, Vilma, Cuartas-Uribe, Beatriz, Bes-Piá, María-Amparo, Mendoza-Roca, José-Antonio

“…Tanneries produce large amounts of wastewater with high concentrations of suspended solids, organic matter, and salts. Treatment and reuse of these effluents…”
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Comparison of different removal techniques for selected pharmaceuticals by Vona, Andrea, di Martino, Francesco, Garcia-Ivars, Jorge, Picó, Yolanda, Mendoza-Roca, José-Antonio, Iborra-Clar, Maria-Isabel

“…Recently, there is an emergence of endocrine-disrupting compounds, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products (EDC/PPCPs) as important pollutants to remove…”
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Ultrafiltration of residual fermentation brines from the production of table olives at different operating conditions by Carbonell-Alcaina, Carlos, Álvarez-Blanco, Silvia, Bes-Piá, María Amparo, Mendoza-Roca, José Antonio, Pastor-Alcañiz, Laura

“…The membrane process of ultrafiltration (UF) has been investigated as a pretreatment previous to the further recovery and concentration of phenolic compounds…”
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Reducing sulfates concentration in the tannery effluent by applying pollution prevention techniques and nanofiltration by Galiana-Aleixandre, María-Vicenta, Mendoza-Roca, José-Antonio, Bes-Piá, Amparo

“…The use of large quantities of sulfuric acid and other sulfur-containing chemicals causes high sulfate concentrations in the wastewater of a tannery. The aim…”
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Advances in analysis of microplastics in drinking water treatment plants. Fluorescence techniques using iDye Pink by Alonso-Vázquez, Pablo, Luján-Facundo, María-José, Cuartas-Uribe, Beatriz, Bes-Piá, Amparo, Alonso-Molina, José-Luis, Mendoza-Roca, José-Antonio

“…Recently, the increasing amount of plastic waste has raised concerns about microplastics in aquatic environments. In this study, microplastics between 0.1 and…”
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Integration of Project-Based Learning (PjBL) Methodology in the Course “Bioprocesses Applied to the Environment” by Bes-Piá, María-Amparo, Mendoza-Roca, José-Antonio, Ferrer-Polonio, Eva, Iborra-Clar, Alicia, Zuriaga-Agustí, Elena, Luján-Facundo, María-José

“…This paper explains the steps carried out for the design of an educational innovation and the outcomes of its implementation. The innovation consists of…”
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A Step Forward to the Characterization of Secondary Effluents to Predict Membrane Fouling in a Subsequent Ultrafiltration by Benites-Zelaya, Anderson Alejandro, Soler-Cabezas, José Luis, Ferrer-Polonio, Eva, Mendoza-Roca, José Antonio, Vincent-Vela, María Cinta

“…Nowadays, wastewater reuse in Mediterranean countries is necessary to cover the water demand. This contributes to the protection of the environment and…”
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Determination of fouling mechanisms in polymeric ultrafiltration membranes using residual brines from table olive storage wastewaters as feed by Carbonell-Alcaina, Carlos, Corbatón-Báguena, María-José, Álvarez-Blanco, Silvia, Bes-Piá, María Amparo, Mendoza-Roca, José Antonio, Pastor-Alcañiz, Laura

“…In this work, the fouling mechanisms that dominate the ultrafiltration of residual brines from table olive packing plant wastewaters were investigated. For…”
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Theoretical Model for the Prediction of Water Flux during the Concentration of an Olive Mill Wastewater Model Solution by Means of Forward Osmosis by Cifuentes-Cabezas, Magdalena, Álvarez-Blanco, Silvia, Mendoza-Roca, José Antonio, Vincent-Vela, María Cinta, Gozálvez-Zafrilla, José M.

“…Currently, understanding the dynamics of the interaction between the agents in a process is one of the most important factors regarding its operation and…”
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Feasibility of Forward Osmosis to Recover Textile Dyes Using Single Salts and Multicomponent Draw Solutions by Cifuentes-Cabezas, Magdalena, García-Suarez, Laura, Soler-Cabezas, José Luis, Cuartas-Uribe, Beatriz, Álvarez-Blanco, Silvia, Mendoza-Roca, José Antonio, Vincent-Vela, María-Cinta

“…The textile industry generates large volumes of water characterized mainly by an intense color coming from dyes that are difficult to process due to their…”
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Evaluation of Original and Enzyme-Modified Fique Fibers as an Azo Dye Biosorbent Material by Muñoz-Blandón, Oscar, Ramírez-Carmona, Margarita, Cuartas-Uribe, Beatriz, Mendoza-Roca, José Antonio

“…As natural fibers, low-cost biosorbents have proven to be an effective and clean tool to remove textile dyes from wastewater. In this research, the Reactive…”
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Use of ultrafiltration ceramic membranes as a first step treatment for olive oil washing wastewater by Cifuentes-Cabezas, Magdalena, Vincent-Vela, María Cinta, Mendoza-Roca, José Antonio, Álvarez-Blanco, Silvia

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Deep Study on Fouling Modelling of Ultrafiltration Membranes Used for OMW Treatment: Comparison Between Semi-empirical Models, Response Surface, and Artificial Neural Networks by Cifuentes-Cabezas, Magdalena, Bohórquez-Zurita, José Luis, Gil-Herrero, Sandra, Vincent-Vela, María Cinta, Mendoza-Roca, José Antonio, Álvarez-Blanco, Silvia

“…Olive oil production generates a large amount of wastewater called olive mill wastewater. This paper presents the study of the effect of transmembrane pressure…”
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