An Introduction To Membrane Science And Technology

An Introduction to Membrane Science and Technology

Introduction to Membrane Science and Technology

This book supplies a comprehensive overview of membrane materials, technologies, and processes with a rigorous presentation of theory, from classical to modern. The coverage ranges from the basic principles of membrane separations, theoretical fundamentals, to such specific applications as filtration, dialysis, reverse and forward osmosis, electrochemical processes, active transport, and hybrid processes such as pervaporation and membrane reactors. It clearly presents difficult concepts for students just learning about membranes while also offering a valuable theoretical and engineering reference for membrane experts, providing a teaching tool that currently does not exist.

Membrane Technology and Applications

Table of Contents Preface Acknowledgments for the first edition Acknowledgments for the second edition 1 Overview of Membrane Science and Technology 1 2 Membrane Transport Theory 15 3 Membranes and Modules 89 4 Concentration Polarization 161 5 Reverse Osmosis 191 6 Ultrafiltration 237 7 Microfiltration 275 8 Gas Separation 301 9 Pervaporation 355 10 Ion Exchange Membrane Processes - Electrodialysis 393 11 Carrier Facilitated Transport 425 12 Medical Applications of Membranes 465 13 Other Membrane Processes 491 Appendix 523 Index 535.