Membrane Transport: Fundamentals and Applications

Synthetic membranes are widely used for water purification and wastewater treatment. Development of membranes for water treatment has provided a method to produce potable water with much lower energy than thermal distillation. This book describes the basic principles that govern transport across both natural and synthetic membranes.

Format: Hardback
Length: 408 pages
Publication date: 01 January 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc

Synthetic membranes have gained widespread application in water purification and wastewater treatment processes. The development of membranes for water treatment has emerged as a highly efficient method for producing potable water, requiring significantly less energy compared to thermal distillation. This comprehensive book aims to delve into the fundamental principles governing transport across both natural and synthetic membranes in water treatment. It will explore the mass and fluid transport equations, which serve as powerful tools for predicting passive transport in biological membranes and the performance of various filtration technologies, including dialysis, reverse/forward osmosis, microfiltration, ultrafiltration, and nanofiltration. Additionally, the book will examine membrane reactors and bioreactors, which play crucial roles in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of water treatment systems. By comprehensively covering these topics, this book provides a valuable resource for professionals, researchers, and students in the field of water treatment and related disciplines.

Dimension: 235 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781498727808