Features

• Presents the latest developments in membrane synthesis and characterization
• Describes the concept and applications of liquid membrane technology
• Covers new breakthroughs and modifications in membrane separation technologies used in a range of industries
• Highlights membranes used for gas-separation, food, water and wastewater treatment, and fuel cell applications

Summary

Membrane technologies play an increasingly important role in unit operations for resource recovery, pollution prevention, and energy production, as well as environmental monitoring and quality control. They are also key component technologies of fuel cells and bioseparation applications. Membrane Technologies and Applications provides essential data and background information on various dimensions of membrane technologies, with a major focus on their practical application.

Membranes of inorganic materials offer cost-effective solutions for simple to complex separation problems. This book is designed for anyone interested in water and wastewater treatment, membrane suppliers, as well as students and academics studying the field.