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Reverse osmosis desalination with high permeability membranes — Cost optimization and research needs

Aihua Zhu Water Technology Research Center, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of California
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Anditya Rahardianto Envirosoft Corporation, 3637 Motor Avenue, Suite 360, Los Angeles, CA, 90034, USA
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Panagiotis D. Christofides Water Technology Research Center, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of California
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Yoram Cohen Water Technology Research Center, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of California
Pages 256-266 | Received 14 Dec 2009, Accepted 29 Dec 2009, Published online: 03 Aug 2012

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