A review on membrane biofouling during downtime of pharmaceutical water treatment equipment: Risks, mechanisms, and control strategies

Key Points

• Membrane biofouling poses significant risks to the efficiency of pharmaceutical water treatment systems, impacting overall performance.
• Control strategies can mitigate biofouling, enhancing the lifespan and effectiveness of treatment equipment under various downtime conditions.
• The review explores different mechanisms leading to biofouling, providing insights into how they can be managed effectively in pharmaceutical settings.
• Effective management of biofouling can lead to safer pharmaceutical water treatment, indicating a need for improved strategies and practices.