Editing Microfiltration (section)

===Petroleum refining===
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Furthermore, microfiltration membranes are finding increasing use in areas such as petroleum refining,<ref>Baker, R.,3rd ed, Microfiltration, in Membrane Technology and Applications John Wiley & Sons Ltd: California. p. 303-324.</ref> in which the removal of particulates from [[flue]] gases is of particular concern. The key challenges/requirements for this technology are the ability of the membrane modules to withstand high temperatures (i.e. maintain stability), but also the design must be such to provide a very thin sheeting (thickness < 2000 [[angstrom]]s) to facilitate an increase of [[flux]]. In addition the modules must have a low [[fouling]] profile and most importantly, be available at a low-cost for the system to be financially viable.