Term: cross-flow filtration
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.C01407

Definition:
Method of operating a filtration device where retained fluid is circulated over the membrane (filter) surface thus preventing undue build-up of filtered material on membrane (filter).

Related Terms:
1) filtration (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.F02388).
2) membrane (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.MT06878).
3) filter (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.F02384).

Source: PAC, 1992, 64, 143. 'Glossary for chemists of terms used in biotechnology (IUPAC Recommendations 1992)' on page 151 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199264010143)

Citation: 'cross-flow filtration' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.C01407

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