Inorganic Membranes Synthesis, Characteristics and Applications

Description

Here is the first book devoted completely to inorganic membrane separations and applications. It provides detailed information on all aspects of the development and utilization of both commercial and developmental inorganic membranes and membrane-based processes, pointing out their key advantages and limitations as separation tools. Characteristics, technological advances, and future applications of inorganic membranes are discussed in depth. An overview of the origins of these membranes provides a basis for understanding emerging technologies in the field. Coverage of thermal, chemical, surface, and mechanical properties of inorganic membranes includes discussion of pore diameter, thickness, and membrane morphology. You'll gain valuable insights into membrane modification, as well as the design and operation of membrane filtration units. Also included are sections on how to analyze mechanisms that affect flux feature models for prediction of micro- and ultrafiltration flux that help you minimize flux decline. Descriptions of cross-flow membrane filtration and common operating configurations clarify the influence of important operating parameters on system performance. Parameters influencing solute retention properties during ultrafiltration are identified and discussed or treated in detail. Front Matter....Pages i-xxi The Developing Use of Inorganic Membranes: A Historical Perspective....Pages 1-9 Synthesis of Inorganic Membranes....Pages 10-63 General Characteristics of Inorganic Membranes....Pages 64-94 Permeation and Separation Characteristics of Inorganic Membranes in Liquid Phase Applications....Pages 95-128 Liquid Filtration and Separation with Inorganic Membranes: Operating Considerations and some Aspects of System Design....Pages 129-154 Gas Separations with Inorganic Membranes....Pages 155-176 Inorganic Membrane Reactors to Enhance the Productivity of Chemical Processes....Pages 177-207 Inorganic Membranes in Food and Biotechnology Applications....Pages 208-274 Inorganic Membranes for the Filtration of Water, Wastewater Treatment and Process Industry Filtration Applications....Pages 275-299 Back Matter....Pages 300-312