Editing Microfiltration (section)

===Sterilization===
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Another crucial application of MF membranes lies in the cold sterilisation of [[beverages]] and [[pharmaceuticals]].<ref>Veolia Water, Pharmaceutical & Cosmetics. 2013,  Veolia Water,  accessed 27 September 2013. Available from: <http://www.veoliawaterst.com/industries/pharmaceutical-cosmetics/.></ref>  Historically, heat was used to sterilize refreshments such as juice, wine and beer in particular, however a palatable loss in flavour was clearly evident upon heating. Similarly, pharmaceuticals have been shown to lose their effectiveness upon heat addition. MF membranes are employed in these industries as a method to remove bacteria and other undesired [[Suspension (chemistry)|suspensions]] from liquids, a procedure termed as 'cold sterilisation', which negate the use of heat.