Ion Exchange Membranes: Design, Preparation, and Applications

Ion exchange membranes are polymer-based membranes that can be permeable by some ions in a solution while blocking others, making them ideal for processes such as water desalination, salt concentration control, clean production, and power generation. Recent advances have given rise to new electro-membrane processes that promise to expand the applications of this technology.

Format: Hardback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 17 April 2024
Publisher: Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH

An ion exchange membrane is a remarkable polymer-based membrane that possesses the unique ability to selectively permeate certain ions while impeding the passage of others, making it highly suitable for a wide range of processes. These processes include water desalination, salt concentration control, clean production, and, due to its electrical conductivity, power generation and energy storage. Recent advancements in electro-membrane technologies have opened up exciting possibilities, promising to significantly broaden the applications of this technology.

Scientists in both research and industry will increasingly rely on ion exchange membranes to address critical challenges and make a substantial positive impact on the environment.

Ion Exchange Membranes: A Comprehensive Introduction provides a comprehensive overview of these membranes and electro-membrane processes. It begins by summarizing recent research into ion exchange membranes and electro-membrane processes, providing readers with an up-to-date understanding of the current state of the field.

The book then delves into the historical background of ion exchange membranes, shedding light on the development and evolution of this technology. It explores the key milestones and advancements that have shaped its applications.

Next, Ion Exchange Membranes focuses on cutting-edge fabrication technologies and the latest areas of use. It discusses the various methods employed to manufacture ion exchange membranes, including phase inversion, casting, and interfacial polymerization. The book also provides detailed insights into the materials used in membrane fabrication, such as polymers, ion exchange resins, and additives.

In addition to fabrication technologies, the book explores the diverse applications of ion exchange membranes. It covers industrial-scale applications, such as water treatment, waste management, and energy production. It also discusses emerging areas of use, such as membrane-based gas separation, drug delivery, and environmental remediation.

Throughout the book, readers will find in-depth treatment of industrial-scale applications, detailed discussion of topics including side-chain engineering, polyacylation, superacid-catalyst polymerization, and many more. The analysis of electro-membrane processes, such as alkaline membrane water electrolysis, solar-driven water splitting, and many more, provides a deeper understanding of the underlying mechanisms and applications of ion exchange membranes.

Ion Exchange Membranes is an invaluable resource for membrane scientists, materials scientists, inorganic chemists, polymer chemists, and researchers and engineers in a variety of fields working with ion exchange membranes and electro-membrane processes. It offers a comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to the design, fabrication, and applications of these increasingly essential membranes.

By exploring the latest research, fabrication technologies, and applications, Ion Exchange Membranes empowers readers to stay at the forefront of this rapidly evolving field and contribute to the development of innovative solutions for a sustainable future.

Weight: 822g
Dimension: 244 x 170 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783527351947