Electrically Conductive Membrane Materials and Systems: Fouling Mitigation For Desalination and Water Treatment

Electrically Conductive Membrane Materials and Systems explores the use of electrically conductive materials in membrane separation processes for desalination and water treatment, focusing on their role in mitigating fouling and improving access to safe water.

Format: Hardback
Length: 296 pages
Publication date: 04 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Electrically Conductive Membrane Materials and Systems delves into the profound impact of electrically conductive materials in membrane separation processes for desalination and water treatment. The book focuses on the intelligent design of conductive membranes and systems, fouling and related phenomena, fouling control using electrically conductive materials, and electrically tunable membrane systems for microfiltration, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, reverse osmosis, and membrane distillation.

In the face of mounting concerns about freshwater scarcity and the escalating impacts of population growth, climate change, and urbanization, the book places electrically conducting materials at the forefront of membrane separation technology, emphasizing their role in mitigating fouling and related phenomena. These materials broaden the versatility of membrane technology, ultimately enhancing access to safe water.

The book is a valuable resource for scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts from the water industry who seek to familiarize themselves with a groundbreaking area of study within modern desalination and water treatment. It explores novel membrane materials and systems from preparation methods, materials selection, and their application in monitoring, fouling control, and performance enhancement.

Furthermore, the book examines the mechanism of fouling prevention and cleaning in various electrically conductive materials. It evaluates the scalability of antifouling materials and coatings, as well as electrically enhanced processes for monitoring and control in membrane separation technology. The book also assesses the advantages and limitations of applying electrically conductive membrane systems to fouling control for specific water applications.

By unraveling the complexities of electrically conductive membrane materials and systems, this book contributes to the advancement of water treatment technologies and provides a roadmap for sustainable and efficient water resource management.

Weight: 740g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367702069