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Convective and back-diffusive flow of solvent can cause a build-up of dissolved solutes and macromolecules near and on the surface of the membrane this is known as concentration polarization. When concentration polarization occurs there is a differential solute concentration between the membrane surface and the bulk of the feed stream. The osmotic pressure in the polarized layer due to the high local solute concentration lowers the transmembrane pressure therefore decreasing flux. In cross -flow filtration there is a general decline in flux over time of operation this is due to concentration polarization. The decline in flux can be restored with the manipulation of the operating parameters.

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What is concentration polarization in membrane science?

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What does filtration depends on?

filtration depends on its molecule so it can easily flow trough the filter so that it separate the two liquids.


Hyper-polarization of skeletal muscle cells?

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Does dialysate flow in the opposite direction as blood in dialysis?

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How can diffusion be accelertated?

find a different medium for the high concentration to flow to the low concentration.


How does crossflow filtration work?

Crossflow filtration works by pushing the feed flow over a filter instead of through it. This lengthens the time that the filter can be used and is a continual process.


Is polarization the source of magnetism?

No, polarization is not the source of magnetism. Magnetism is caused by the alignment of magnetic moments in a material, while polarization refers to the separation of positive and negative charges in a material. Magnetism arises from the movement of electrons in atoms and their alignment in a magnetic field.


What is the filtration rate controlled by?

The filtration rate in the kidneys is primarily controlled by blood pressure and the action of hormones such as aldosterone and antidiuretic hormone. These factors regulate the amount of blood flow through the glomerulus and the permeability of the filtration membrane.


What may occur is after filtration there is an excess of nutrients in the filtrate?

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How do you predict the direction of the water flow during osmosis?

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What would happen if you don't preheat the gravity filtration set-up?

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