
Membrane microfiltration is a technology that is used for filtration purpose and employs a porous membrane that helps in removing microscopic contamination. Similar membrane filtration technologies like ultrafiltration and nanofiltration use the same principles to remove contamination. This technology is used in solvent recovery, wastewater treatment, metal and catalyst recovery, gas separation, and other industrial process.
The global membrane microfiltration market is classified on the basis of material type and application. Based on application, the market is segmented into biopharmaceutical processing, dairy and food processing, water treatment application, chemical application, and others. Out of these, application of membrane microfiltration may rise in water treatment segment as it helps in removing small particles and solids such as manganese, iron, silt and sand, clay, viruses, and bacteria. In some water treatment systems, it helps to pre-treat water before it passes further through the RO or any other treatment systems.