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  • Biofouling significantly impairs membrane processes by reducing permeability and increasing energy consumption.
  • Organic foulants and microbial growth are primary contributors to membrane biofouling.
  • Effective biofouling mitigation is crucial for efficient and sustainable membrane operations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To comprehensively review the application of carbon-based materials (CBMs) in antibiofouling membranes.
  • To summarize antibiofouling mechanisms associated with CBM-containing membrane systems.
  • To survey the potential of next-generation CBMs for future membrane technologies.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent scientific literature on CBMs and antibiofouling membranes.
  • Analysis of different antibiofouling mechanisms employed by CBMs.
  • Critical evaluation of membrane modification strategies using CBMs, including carbon nanotubes and graphene.

Main Results:

  • CBMs demonstrate significant potential in mitigating membrane biofouling through various mechanisms.
  • Carbon nanotubes and graphene family materials are key CBMs for membrane modification.
  • Next-generation CBMs show promising antibiofouling capabilities.

Conclusions:

  • CBMs are a promising strategy to combat membrane biofouling.
  • Further research is needed to address current challenges and unlock future opportunities for CBMs in antibiofouling membranes.
  • Advancements in CBMs can lead to more efficient and durable membrane processes.