Ion Exchange

Mika Sillanpää, Irina Levchuk

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Abstract

The presence of natural organic matter (NOM) in drinking water causes difficulties during conventional water treatment processes such as coagulation. Also, problems arise when alternative treatment techniques for NOM removal, such as nanofiltration (NF), are applied. The most common problem with NF is membrane fouling. Ion exchange (IE) processes proved to be an efficient NOM removal technology, and are recommended for use at the beginning of the treatment process. This approach not only significantly decreases the concentration of NOM but also prevents the formation of disinfection by-products, such as trihalomethanes. This chapter reviews recent studies conducted on NOM removal from water by IE.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationNatural Organic Matter in Water
Subtitle of host publicationCharacterization and Treatment Methods
PublisherElsevier Inc.
Pages239-273
Number of pages35
ISBN (Electronic)9780128017197
ISBN (Print)9780128015032
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Ion exchange
  • Natural organic matter (NOM)
  • Water treatment

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering
  • General Environmental Science

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