Application of Artificial Intelligence in Membrane Science and Technology: A Comprehensive Review

Abstract

In this paper, the Artificial Intelligence (AI)applications in the membrane science and technology are presented and discussed. Desalination of water, organic and inorganic chemical separations, elimination of bacteria and virus and dialysis are some of the applications of the membrane technologies using reverse osmosis, nanofiltration, ultrafiltration and microfiltration. Although, these systems are confined with challenges such as fouling of the membrane, energy utilization, and selectivity. Advanced intelligent paradigms such as machine learning, deep learning neural networks, fuzzy logic and genetic algorithms have been proved to dispel such hardships. This review presents a logical flow from AI applications in membrane characterization, modeling and simulation, design and optimization, monitoring and control, to defect detection. The prospect, issues, and potential of AI in furthering membrane performance, efficiency, stability, and sustainability are also considered here.