The problem is in deed the ...
Published by Jens Potreck, Pentair X-Flow - R&D Manager Membranes
The problem is in deed the colloidal silica, which will always pass a coagulation step. This fraction can be removed by a very strong, high flux silica removal membranes from PEntair X-Flow. The membrane has a MWCO of 10 kDa.
Please check the website: http://xflow.pentair.com/en/products/hfs60