Ceramic Membranes Applied in Separation Processes

Dionisio da Silva Biron is a PhD candidate at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. He has interest on membrane studies, mainly on separation processes using ceramic membranes. Venina dos Santos is a Professor at University of Caxias do Sul, Brazil. She posses vast experience on Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, specially on Nonmetallic Materials. Her research interests include chemistry, sol-gel,nanocrystalline zirconia, ceramic and composite membrane. Dr. Mara Zeni is a Professor at University of Caxias do Sul, Brazil. She's been working with polymeric membranes since 1982.

Introduction.- Overview on Membranes Separations.- Types of Ceramic Membranes.- Ceramic Membranes Preparation.- Main Applications of Ceramic Membranes.- Ceramic Membrane Modules.- Microfiltration and Ultrafiltration.- Water and Wastewater Treatment by Membranes Separation Processes.