Written by a dedicated lecturer and leading membrane scientist, who has worked both in academia and industry, this advanced textbook provides an impressiveoverview of all aspects of membranes and their applications. Together with numerous industrial case studies, practical examples and Q&A, the book provides an excellent and comprehensive introduction to the topic for advanced studentsas well as process and chemical engineers working in the industry. A significant feature of the book is the treatment of more recently developed membranes and their applications in energy conversion, biomedical components, controlledrelease devices and environmental engineering with an indication of the present and future commercial impact. ÍNDICE: INTRODUCTION Overview of Membrane Science and Technology History of Membranes Science and Technology Advantages and Limitations of Membrane Processes The Membrane Based Industry its Structures and Markets Future Developments in Membrane Science and Technology FUNDAMENTALS Introduction Definition of Terms Fundamentals of Mass Transport in Membranes and Membrane Processes Mathematical Description of Mass Transport in Membranes MEMBRANE PREPARATION AND CHARACTERIZATION Introduction Membrane Materials Preparation of Membranes Membrane Characterization PRINCIPLES OF MEMBRANE SEPARATION PROCESSSES Introduction The Principle of Membrane Filtration Processes The Principle of Gas and Vapor Separation The Principle of Dialysis The Principle of Electromembrane Processes The Principle of Membrane Contactor Membrane Reactors Membrane Based Controlled Release of Active Agents MEMBRANE MODULES AND CONCENTRATION POLARIZATION Introduction Membrane Modules Concentration Polarization and Membrane Fouling
- ISBN: 978-3-527-32451-4
- Editorial: Wiley-VCH
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 544
- Fecha Publicación: 14/09/2011
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés