KnowraReverse osmosisLinked fromLinked fromThe 29 pages that link to Reverse osmosis, each with the reason it gives.All 29Broader topic 5Related 11Compared with 13OsmosisCompared with: It harnesses a pressure-driven reversal of the water flow described by osmosis.FiltrationCompared with: It removes dissolved salts as well as particles, unlike conventional particulate filtration.AquaporinCompared with: Aquaporin-based membranes are studied as alternatives that may combine water permeability with solute rejection.Drinking water treatmentCompared with: It can remove dissolved salts that conventional particle-focused treatment leaves in water.Ion exchangeCompared with: It removes ions mainly by membrane transport and pressure, not by exchanging them for bound ions.Ion-exchange resinCompared with: Unlike ion exchange, reverse osmosis separates through a membrane rather than exchanging ions.UltrafiltrationCompared with: Its dense membranes separate dissolved solutes that ultrafiltration generally allows through.ElectrodialysisCompared with: Unlike electrodialysis, it primarily transports water rather than selectively moving ions.Water fluoridationCompared with: It can remove fluoride, unlike ordinary boiling, and is used to reduce exposure.MicrofiltrationCompared with: Unlike microfiltration, reverse osmosis targets dissolved substances as well as particles.NanofiltrationCompared with: Reverse osmosis generally retains smaller dissolved species more strongly than nanofiltration.Distilled waterCompared with: It removes many dissolved substances without boiling and can be combined with distillation.Fractional freezingCompared with: It can desalinate water without forming ice, but requires a suitable membrane and pressure.