osmotic membrane

An osmotic membrane is a special type of membrane that allows the passage of dissolved substances - particles dissolved in water, while preventing the passage of larger molecules or particles. Its operation is based on the principle of osmosis, which is a process in which dissolved substances migrate from a place of higher concentration to a place of lower concentration through a membrane.

Osmotic membranes are used in a variety of applications, with the main goal being to separate and purify water or other liquids from dissolved impurities, salts or substances. Some of the main uses of osmotic membranes include:

Osmotic Desalination: Osmotic membranes are used in the reverse osmosis process to remove salts and impurities from seawater or saltwater to produce potable water.

Purification technology: Osmotic membranes are used to separate impurities, heavy metals, organic substances and other unwanted particles from wastewater.

Food and pharmaceuticals: Osmotic membranes can be used to concentrate or separate substances in the food and pharmaceutical industries.

Biotechnology: Osmotic membranes are used for concentration of biological compounds, separation of biomolecules and other biotechnological processes.

Household water purification: Osmotic membranes are also used in household water filtration to remove impurities and microorganisms from drinking water.

Energy: In the field of energy, osmotic membranes are used in the so-called osmotic power plants, where the difference in the concentration of substances on both sides of the membrane is used to create electricity.

Osmotic membranes are important tools for water treatment and other applications that allow efficient separation of particles and substances based on their solubility and size.