Membrane Technology and Applications (eBook)

"... the best handbook on membrane technology,
which is currently on the market... " -Membrane
News (on the previous edition)

Building on the success of the previous edition, Membrane
Technology and Applications Third Edition provides a
comprehensive overview of separation membranes, their manufacture
and their applications. Beginning with a series of general chapters
on membrane preparation, transport theory and concentration
polarization, the book then surveys several major areas of membrane
application in separate chapters. Written in a readily accessible
style, each chapter covers its membrane subject thoroughly, from
historical and theoretical backgrounds through to current and
potential applications. Topics include reverse osmosis,
ultrafiltration, pervaporation, microfiltration, gas separation and
coupled and facilitated transport; chapters on electrodialysis and
medical applications round out the coverage.

NEW TO THE THIRD EDITION

* New sections on the use of membranes in the chlor-alkali
industry, membrane distillation, pressure retarded osmosis and
constant flux-variable pressure ultrafiltration

* Zeolite and ceramic membranes, submerged membrane modules, and
fuel cell membranes

* Substantially enhanced chapters on ultrafiltration,
pervaporation and membrane contactors

* Updates to every chapter to reflect the developments in the
field