Microfiltration

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007327",
  "term": "Microfiltration",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A membrane separation process that uses a porous membrane to remove suspended particles, bacteria, and large colloids from a fluid. The pores of the microfiltration membrane are larger than those used in ultrafiltration or nanofiltration. Microfiltration membranes have pore sizes ranging from 0.1 to 10 micrometers.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "membrane"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1996, 68, 1479. 'Terminology for membranes and membrane processes (IUPAC Recommendations 1996)' on page 1487 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668071479)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/microfiltration/"
}