Reverse Osmosis Thin Film Composite Membranes
What are Reverse Osmosis Thin Film Composite Membranes?
Source: Wikipedia
Reverse osmosis thin film composite membranes, or TFC membranes, are semi-permeable membranes manufactured principally for water purification or desalination systems. They are also used in chemical applications such as batteries and fuel cells.
A TFC material is a molecular sieve constructed as a film from two or more layered materials. Membranes used in reverse osmosis are typically made of polyimide, chosen primarily for its permeability to water and relative impermeability to various dissolved impurities, including salt ions and other small, unfilterable molecules.
What is reverse osmosis? What is a 4-Stage system? What are the components of a system? Visit our ‘How Reverse Osmosis Works‘ guide to find the answers.
Also, to learn more about reverse osmosis, see our list of contaminants RO removes and the comparison chart for particle sizes.
