Nanotechnology in Membrane Processes

Nanotechnology has been established in membrane technology for decades. In this book, comprehensive coverage is given to nanotechnology applications in synthetic membrane processes, which are used in different fields such as water treatment, separation of gases, the food industry, military use, drug delivery, air filtration, and green chemistry. Nanomaterials such as carbon nanotubes, nanoparticles, and dendrimers are contributing to the development of more efficient and cost-effective water filtration processes. Gas separation and carbon capture can be significantly improved in flue gas applications. Nanoporous membrane systems engineered to mimic natural filtration systems are being actively developed for use in smart implantable drug delivery systems, bio artificial organs, and other novel nano-enabled medical devices. The microscopic structure of nanoporous ceramic membranes, mainly focusing on zeolite materials, as well as the energy-saving effect of membrane separation, contribute to various chemical synthesis processes. In the food industry, nanotechnology has the potential to create new tools for pathogen detection and packaging. For each application, nanotechnology is mostly used to make composite membranes, and the book provides a detailed look at the mechanisms by which the composite membrane works in each application area.

Offers comprehensive coverage of the growing field of nanotechnology applications to the development of new membrane materials and technologies Contains a large number of references for entry into the specialist literature Provides detailed descriptions of novel methods of membrane preparation and characterization as well as theory Serves a broad, multidisciplinary audience in academia and industry

Autorentext

Kailash Chandra Khulbe is research scientist of the University of Ottawa. His main interests are AFM, Synthetic membranes (Polymeric/Inorganic), Catalyst, Water treatment etc. He has published more than 350 articles in international journals and co-author of 4 books. Takeshi Matsuura is professor emeritus of the University of Ottawa. He has also been serving as visiting professor at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia during the past 13 years. His research interest is membrane and membrane separation processes.

Inhalt
Chapter1-Introduction.- Chapter2-Membrane Preparation.- Chapter3-Membrane characterization.- Chapter4-Membrane Modification.- Chaper5-Mechanism.- Chapter6-Membrane Applications.