Introduction to Membrane Science and Technology

Preface Symbols INTRODUCTION Overview of Membrane Science and Technology History of Membranes Science and Technology Advantages and Limitations of Membrane Processes The Membrane-Based Industry: Its Structures and Markets Future Developments in Membrane Science and Technology Summary FUNDAMENTALS Introduction Definition of Terms Fundamentals of Mass Transport in Membranes and Membrane Processes Mathematical Description of Mass Transport in Membranes MEMBRANE PREPARATION AND CHARACTERIZATION Introduction Membrane Materials Preparation of Membranes Membrane Characterization PRINCIPLES OF MEMBRANE SEPARATION PROCESSSES Introduction The Principle of Membrane Filtration Processes The Principle of Gas and Vapor Separation The Principle of Dialysis The Principle of Electromembrane Processes The Principle of Membrane Contactors Membrane Reactors Membrane-Based Controlled Release of Active Agents MEMBRANE MODULES AND CONCENTRATION POLARIZATION Introduction Membrane Modules Concentration Polarization and Membrane Fouling MEMBRANE PROCESS DESIGN AND OPERATION Introduction Membrane Filtration Processes Gas Separation Pervaporation Dialysis Electrodialysis and Related Processes APPENDIX A APPENDIX B