Understanding the fouling of algogenic organic matter in microfiltration using membrane-foulant interaction energy analysis: Effects of organic hydrophobicity

- Fouling behavior of APF- and ANF-AOM fractions were analyzed by the XDLVO theory.
- N-HPI and HPO were more easily attached to membranes for cake formation.
- Interfacial energy between N-HPI and N-HPI fractions was the biggest contributor to membrane fouling.