UF/RO systems are a combination of ultrafiltration membranes and reverse osmosis membranes. These membranes are used in a wide range of industrial applications including water treatment, chemical processing, food processing and biotechnology. Typical applications include the recovery of valuable contaminants from process waste streams. UF membranes are typically made of ceramic or synthetic polymers. The membranes are manufactured through phase inversion processes. These membranes have a lower operating pressure than reverse osmosis membranes.