| ANOVA | Analysis of variance |
| BIEX | Biological ion exchange |
| BV | Bed volume |
| DI water | Deionised water |
| DOC | Dissolved organic carbon |
| EBCT | Empty bed contact time |
| EDX | Energy Dispersive X-ray |
| GDM | Gravity-driven membrane |
| IEX | Ion exchange |
| LMH | L/m2h |
| MF | Microfiltration |
| MWCO | Molecular weight cut-off |
| NOM | Natural organic matter |
| OCT | Optical coherence tomography |
| PES | Polyethersulfone |
| PVC | Polyvinyl chloride |
| PVDF | Polyvinylidene difluoride |
| SEM | Scanning electron microscopy |
| SiC | Silicon carbide |
| TOC | Total organic carbon |
| UF | Ultrafiltration |
| UVA254 | UV-absorbance at 254 nm wavelength |
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