Publications

The Elimelech Group seeks to consistently publish high quality work in a well-organized and clear fashion. For Meny’s suggestions on writing effective papers, see his presentation given in a workshop at the AEESP Research & Education Conference at Yale University in June 2015 (updated July 2019).

2016

Straub, A.P., Deshmukh, A., & Elimelech, M.
Pressure-retarded osmosis for power generation from salinity gradients: is it viable?
Energy & Environmental Science, Volume 9. January 2016. page(s) 31-48.
DOI: 10.1039/C5EE02985F | PDF

2015

Xie, M., Bar-Zeev, E., Hashmi, S.M., Nghiem, L.D., & Elimelech, M.
Role of Reverse Divalent Cation Diffusion in Forward Osmosis Biofouling
Environmental Science & Technology, Volume 49. November 2015. page(s) 13222-13229.
DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.5b02728 | PDF
Bar-Zeev, E., Perreault, F., Straub, A.P., & Elimelech, M.
Impaired Performance of Pressure-Retarded Osmosis due to Irreversible Biofouling.
Environmental Science & Technology, Volume 49. November 2015. page(s) 13050-13058.
DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.5b03523 | PDF
Xie, M., Lee, J., Nghiem, L.D., & Elimelech, M.
Role of Pressure in Organic Fouling in Forward Osmosis and Reverse Osmosis.
Journal of Membrane Science, Volume 493. November 2015. page(s) 748-754.
DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2015.07.033 | PDF
Kwan, S.E., Bar-Zeev, E., & Elimelech, M.
Biofouling in forward osmosis and reverse osmosis: Measurements and mechanisms
Journal of Membrane Science, Volume 493. November 2015. page(s) 703-708.
DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2015.07.027 | PDF
Straub, A.P., Osuji, C.O., Cath, T.Y., & Elimelech, M.
Selectivity and Mass Transfer Limitations in Pressure-Retarded Osmosis at High Concentrations and Increased Operating Pressures
Environmental Science & Technology, Volume 49. October 2015. page(s) 12551-12559.
DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.5b01317 | PDF
Ye, G., Lee, J., Perreault, F., & Elimelech, M.
Controlled Architecture of Dual-functional Block Copolymer Brushes on Thin-Film Composite Membranes for Integrated ‘Defending’ and ‘Attacking’ Strategies against Biofouling
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, Volume 7. October 2015. page(s) 23069-23079.
DOI: 10.1021/acsami.5b06647 | PDF
Nejati, S., Boo, C., Osuji, C.O., & Elimelech, M.
Engineering flat sheet microporous PVDF films for membrane distillation
Journal of Membrane Science, Volume 492. October 2015. page(s) 355-363.
DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2015.05.033 | PDF
Deshmukh, A., Yip, N.Y., Lin, S., & Elimelech, M.
Desalination by forward osmosis: Identifying performance limiting parameters through module-scale modeling
Journal of Membrane Science, Volume 491. October 2015. page(s) 159-167.
DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2015.03.080 | PDF
Luo, W., Hai, F.I., Kang, J., Price, W.E., Nghiem, L.D., & Elimelech, M.
The role of forward osmosis and microfiltration in an integrated osmotic-microfiltration membrane bioreactor system
Chemosphere, Volume 136. October 2015. page(s) 125-132.
DOI: 10.1016/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2015.04.082 | PDF
Mo, W., Soh, L., Werber, J.R., Elimelech, M., & Zimmerman, J.B.
Application of membrane dewatering for algal biofuel
Algal Research, Volume 11. September 2015. page(s) 1-12.
DOI: 10.1016/j.algal.2015.05.018 | PDF
Shaffer, D.L., Jaramillo, H., Romero-Vargas Castrillón, S., Lu, X., & Elimelech, M.
Post-fabrication modification of forward osmosis membranes with a poly(ethylene glycol) block copolymer for improved organic fouling resistance.
Journal of Membrane Science, Volume 490. September 2015. page(s) 209-219.
DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2015.04.060 | PDF
Lu, X., Nejati, S., Choo, Y., Osuji, C.O., Ma, J., & Elimelech, M.
Elements Provide a Clue: Nanoscale Characterization of Thin-Film Composite Polyamide Membranes.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, Volume 7. August 2015. page(s) 16917-16922.
DOI: 10.1021/acsami.5b05478 | PDF
Perreault, F., Fonseca de Faria, A., & Elimelech, M.
Environmental applications of graphene-based nanomaterials.
Chemical Society Reviews, Volume 44. August 2015. page(s) 5861-5895.
DOI: 10.1039/C5CS00021A | PDF
Perreault, F., Fonseca de Faria, A., Nejati, S., & Elimelech, M.
Antimicrobial Properties of Graphene Oxide Nanosheets: Why Size Matters.
ACS Nano, Volume 9. July 2015. page(s) 7226-7236.
DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.5b02067 | PDF
Fonseca de Faria, A., Perreault, F., Shaulsky, E., Arias Chavez, L.H., & Elimelech, M.
Antimicrobial Electrospun Biopolymer Nanofiber Mats Functionalized with Graphene Oxide - Silver Nanocomposites
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, Volume 7. June 2015. page(s) 12751-12759.
DOI: 10.1021/acsami.5b01639 | PDF
Lin, S. & Elimelech, M.
Staged reverse osmosis operation: Configurations, energy efficiency, and application potential
Desalination, Volume 366. June 2015. page(s) 9-14.
DOI: 10.1016/j.desal.2015.02.043 | PDF
Shaulsky, E., Boo, C., Lin, S., & Elimelech, M.
Membrane-Based Osmotic Heat Engine with Organic Solvent for Enhanced Power Generation from Low-Grade Heat
Environmental Science & Technology, Volume 49. May 2015. page(s) 5820-5827.
DOI: 10.1021/es506347j | PDF
Romero-Vargas Castrillón, S., Perrault, F., Fonseca de Faria, A., & Elimelech, M.
Interaction of Graphene Oxide with Bacterial Cell Membranes: Insights from Force Spectroscopy
Environmental Science & Technology Letters, Volume 2. March 2015. page(s) 112-117.
DOI: 10.1021/acs.estlett.5b00066 | PDF
Lu, X., Arias Chavez, L.H., Romero-Vargas Castrillón, S., Ma, J., & Elimelech, M.
Influence of Active Layer and Support Layer Surface Structures on Organic Fouling Propensity of Thin-Film Composite Forward Osmosis Membranes
Environmental Science & Technology, Volume 49. February 2015. page(s) 1436-1444.
DOI: 10.1021/es5044062 | PDF