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).

2014

Yip, N.Y., Vermaas, D.A., Nijmeijer, K., Elimelech, M.
Thermodynamic, Energy Efficiency, and Power Density Analysis of Reverse Electrodialysis Power Generation with Natural Salinity Gradients.
Environmental Science & Technology, Volume 48. May 2014. page(s) 4925-2936.
DOI: 10.1021/es5005413 | PDF

Rahaman, M.S., Therien-Aubin, H., Ben-sasson, M., Ober, C.K., Nielsen, M., and Elimelech, M.
Control of Biofouling on Reverse Osmosis Polyamide Membranes Modified with Biocidal Nanoparticles and Antifouling Polymer Brushes
Journal of Materials Chemistry B, Volume 2. March 2014. page(s) 1724-1732.
DOI: 10.1039/C3TB21681K | PDF

Zodrow, K.R., Coulter, V.H., Shaulsky, E., Elimelech, M.
Low Flow Data Logger in Membrane Distillation: An Interdisciplinary Laboratory in Process Control.
Interdisciplinary Engineering Design Education Conference, Volume 4. March 2014. page(s) 70-73.
DOI: 10.1109/IEDEC.2014.6784683 | PDF

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Xie, M., Nghiem, L.D., Price, W.E., and Elimelech, M.
Impact of organic and colloidal fouling on trace organic contaminant rejection by forward osmosis: Role of initial permeate flux.
Desalination, Volume 336. March 2014. page(s) 146-152.
DOI: 10.1016/j.desal.2013.12.037 | PDF

Lin. S., Yip, N.Y., and Elimelech, M..
Direct Contact Membrane Distillation with Heat Recovery: Thermodynamic Insights from Module Scale Modeling.
Journal of Membrane Science, Volume 453. March 2014. page(s) 498–515.
DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2013.11.016 | PDF

Phuntsho, S., Hong, S., Elimelech, M., and Shon, H.K.
Osmotic Equilibrium in the Forward Osmosis Process: Modelling, Experiments and Implications for Process Performance.
Journal of Membrane Science, Volume 453. March 2014. page(s) 240–252.
DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2013.11.009 | PDF

Zodrow, K.R., Tousley, M.E., and Elimelech, M..
Mitigating biofouling on thin-film composite polyamide membranes using a controlled-release platform.
Journal of Membrane Science, Volume 453. March 2014. page(s) 84–91.
DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2013.10.058 | PDF

Xie, M., Nghiem, L.D., Price, W.E., and Elimelech, M.
Relating Rejection of Trace Organic Contaminants to Membrane Properties in Forward Osmosis: Measurement, Modelling and Implications.
Water Research, Volume 49. February 2014. page(s) 265–274.
DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2013.11.031 | PDF

Xie, M., Nghiem, L.D., Price, W.E., and Elimelech, M.
Toward Resource Recovery from Wastewater: Phosphorus Extraction from Digested Sludge using Hybrid Forward Osmosis – Membrane Distillation Process.
Environmental Science & Technology Letters, Volume 1. February 2014. page(s) 191-195.
DOI: 10.1021/ez400189z | PDF

Bar-Zeev, E., and Elimelech, M.
Reverse Osmosis Biofilm Dispersal by Osmotic Back-Flushing: Cleaning via Substratum Perforation.
Environmental Science & Technology Letters, Volume 1. February 2014. page(s) .
DOI: 10.1021/ez400183d | PDF

Dorin, R.M., Phillip, W.A., Sai, H., Werner, J., Elimelech, M., and Wiesner U.
Designing Block Copolymer Architectures for Targeted Membrane Performance.
Polymer, Volume 55. January 2014. page(s) 347–353.
DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2013.09.038 | PDF

Romero-Vargas Castrillón, S., Lu, X., Shaffer, D.L., and Elimelech, M.
Amine Enrichment and Poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) Surface Modification of Thin-Film Composite Forward Osmosis Membranes for Organic Fouling Control.
Journal of Membrane Science, Volume 450. January 2014. page(s) 331–339.
DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2013.09.028 | PDF

2013

Perreault, F., Tousley, M.E., and Elimelech, M.
Thin-Film Composite Polyamide Membranes Functionalized with Biocidal Graphene Oxide Nanosheets
Environmental Science & Technology Letters, Volume 1. December 2013. page(s) 71-76.
DOI: 10.1021/ez4001356 | PDF

Ben-Sasson, M., Zodrow, K.R., Giannelis, E.P., Qi, G., Kang, Y., and Elimelech, M.
Surface Functionalization of Thin-Film Composite Membranes with Copper Nanoparticles for Antimicrobial Surface Properties
Environmental Science & Technology, Volume 48. December 2013. page(s) 384-393.
DOI: 10.1021/es404232s | PDF

Xie, M., Nghiem, L.D., Price, W.E., and Elimelech, M.
A Forward Osmosis-Membrane Distillation Hybrid Process for Direct Sewer Mining: System Performance and Limitations
Environmental Science & Technology, Volume 47. December 2013. page(s) 13486–-13493.
DOI: 10.1021/es404056e | PDF

Supporting Information.

Straub, A.P., Yip, N.Y., and Elimelech, M.
Raising the Bar: Increased Hydraulic Pressure Allows Unprecedented High Power Densities in Pressure-Retarded Osmosis
Environmental Science & Technology Letters, Volume 1. November 2013. page(s) 55-59.
DOI: 10.1021/ez400117d | PDF

Yip, N.Y. and Elimelech, M.
Influence of Natural Organic Matter Fouling and Osmotic Backwash on Pressure Retarded Osmosis Energy Production from Natural Salinity Gradients
Environmental Science & Technology, Volume 47. November 2013. page(s) 12607–-12616.
DOI: 10.1021/es403207m | PDF

Supporting Information.

Lu, X., Romero-Vargas Castrillón, S., Shaffer, D.L., Ma, J., and Elimelech, M.
In Situ Surface Chemical Modification of Thin-Film Composite Forward Osmosis Membranes for Enhanced Organic Fouling Resistance
Environmental Science & Technology, Volume 47. November 2013. page(s) 12219-–12228.
DOI: 10.1021/es403179m | PDF

Supporting Information

Sima, L.C., Ng, R., and Elimelech, M.
Modeling Risk Categories to Predict the Longitudinal Prevalence of Childhood Diarrhea in Indonesia
The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, Volume 89. November 2013. page(s) 884-–891.
DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.12-0540 | PDF

Li, Q., and Elimelech, M.
Natural Organic Matter Fouling and Chemical Cleaning of Nanofiltration Membranes
Water Science and Technology: Water Supply, Volume 4. November 2013. page(s) 245-251.
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