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Book Characterization of Ultrafiltration Membrane Surfaces with Atomic Force Microscopy

Download or read book Characterization of Ultrafiltration Membrane Surfaces with Atomic Force Microscopy written by Pascale Lucas and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Synthetic Polymeric Membranes

Download or read book Synthetic Polymeric Membranes written by K. C. Khulbe and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-12-03 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Researchers in polymeric membranes as well as R&D professionals will find this work an essential addition to the literature. It concentrates on the method recently developed to study the surfaces of synthetic polymeric membranes using an Atomic Force Microscope (AFM), which is fast becoming a very important tool. Each chapter includes information on basic principles, commercial applications, an overview of current research and guidelines for future research.

Book Characterization and Performance Evaluation of Plasma Polymerized Ultrafiltration Membranes

Download or read book Characterization and Performance Evaluation of Plasma Polymerized Ultrafiltration Membranes written by Somayajula Srinivas and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Membrane Characterization

Download or read book Membrane Characterization written by Nidal Hilal and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2017-02-18 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Membrane Characterization provides a valuable source of information on how membranes are characterized, an extremely limited field that is confined to only brief descriptions in various technical papers available online. For the first time, readers will be able to understand the importance of membrane characterization, the techniques required, and the fundamental theory behind them. This book focuses on characterization techniques that are normally used for membranes prepared from polymeric, ceramic, and composite materials. - Features specific details on many membrane characterization techniques for various membrane materials of industrial and academic interest - Contains examples of international best practice techniques for the evaluation of several membrane parameters, including pore size, charge, and fouling - Discusses various membrane models more suitable to a specific application - Provides examples of ab initio calculations for the design, optimization, and scale-up of processes based on characterization data

Book Encyclopedia of Surface and Colloid Science

Download or read book Encyclopedia of Surface and Colloid Science written by Arthur T. Hubbard and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2002-07-18 with total page 1580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive reference collects fundamental theories and recent research from a wide range of fields including biology, biochemistry, physics, applied mathematics, and computer, materials, surface, and colloid science-providing key references, tools, and analytical techniques for practical applications in industrial, agricultural, and forensic processes, as well as in the production of natural and synthetic compounds such as foods, minerals, paints, proteins, pharmaceuticals, polymers, and soaps.

Book Encyclopedia of Surface and Colloid Science

Download or read book Encyclopedia of Surface and Colloid Science written by P. Somasundaran and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 962 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Membrane Characterization

Download or read book Membrane Characterization written by José Ignacio Calvo Díez and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2024-10-21 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Membrane technology has become an essential tool in many industrial processes in which the separation or fractionation of various species is necessary to obtain or recover high value-added products. In these processes, the synthetic membranes usually play a filter role, being characterized by the size of the pores present in it, which delimit the size of the molecules to be separated. It is therefore necessary to have a precise knowledge of the characteristic size of said pores. In this book, the main techniques that can be used to determine the mean pore size and the pore size distribution of a synthetic membrane are analyzed and discussed, from the point of view of their theoretical basis, with special attention to equipment that should be used for each technique, as well as reviewing their advantages and disadvantages. Through this text, the researcher or responsible of the quality-control at membrane manufacturing companies will be able to know decide properly which of the porosimetric techniques is more adequate for the knowledge that needs to be obtained from their filters.

Book Characterization of Ultrafiltration Membranes and Effect of Biofouling on Their Water Treatment Performance

Download or read book Characterization of Ultrafiltration Membranes and Effect of Biofouling on Their Water Treatment Performance written by Amr M. Zaky and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To address drinking water quality concerns, membrane separation technologies have been developed, resulting in the continuous reduction of their cost and rapid extension of their application possibilities. Despite the remarkable advantages of membrane separation technologies, the drastic reduction of water flow due to membrane fouling and the high cost of membrane replacement pose a significant problem in water separation applications. This research investigated the impact of feed water characteristics (i.e., conductivity and pH), conditioning layer formed on biofilms, and presence and activity level of a biofoulant on the membrane-solute interaction forces (i.e. hydrophobic attraction) and membrane morphology. Experiments were performed on cellulose acetate ultrafiltration (CAUF) membranes (MWCO 20,000 D) in crossflow filtration for up to 53 hours. Fouled membrane characterization from the macro- to nano-scale was effectively carried out using existing and emerging techniques including fluorescence microscopy for cell activity, image analysis for biofilm surface coverage and intensity, ATR-FTIR for biofilm chemical composition, AFM for fouled membrane surface roughness and skewness, and CFM for its relationship to adhesion forces. As the feed water conductivity increased and the membrane surface roughness increased, the magnitude and range of the adhesion force increased and, subsequently, the permeate flux decline increased suggesting that feed water chemistry impacted membrane potential for fouling. Comprehensive biofilm characterization, specifically AFM, revealed that bacterial cells deposited, and then formed a consolidated biofilm, on the low shear rate areas of the membrane surface. And, as expected, the rate of biofilm formation was higher in the presence of a carbon source and active cells. Additional experiments were carried out to determine the contribution of abiotic fouling (conditioning layer) to cell activity and built up resistance on CAUF membranes. Regardless the degree of abiotic fouling, biotic fouling contributed most significantly to permeate flux decline. However, in the presence of active cells, abiotic fouling supported biotic fouling, by acting as a food source. This research used and modified emerging biofilm characterization techniques to better understand the causes of biofilm formation and its impact on the water filtration performance of CAUF membranes given varied feed water characteristics.

Book Microfiltration and Ultrafiltration

Download or read book Microfiltration and Ultrafiltration written by Zeman and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-11-22 with total page 642 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Integrates knowledge on microfiltration and ultrification, membrane chemistry, and characterization methods with the engineering and economic aspects of device performance, device and module design, processes, and applications. The text provides a discussion of membrane fundamentals and an analytical framework for designing and developing new filtrations systems for a broad range of technologically important functions. It offers information on membrane liquid precursors, fractal and stochastic pore space analysis, novel and advanced module designs, and original process design calculations.

Book Atomic Force Microscopy in Process Engineering

Download or read book Atomic Force Microscopy in Process Engineering written by W. Richard Bowen and published by Butterworth-Heinemann. This book was released on 2009-06-30 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first book to bring together both the basic theory and proven process engineering practice of AFM. It is presented in a way that is accessible and valuable to practising engineers as well as to those who are improving their AFM skills and knowledge, and to researchers who are developing new products and solutions using AFM. The book takes a rigorous and practical approach that ensures it is directly applicable to process engineering problems. Fundamentals and techniques are concisely described, while specific benefits for process engineering are clearly defined and illustrated. Key content includes: particle-particle, and particle-bubble interactions; characterization of membrane surfaces; the development of fouling resistant membranes; nanoscale pharmaceutical analysis; nanoengineering for cellular sensing; polymers on surfaces; micro and nanoscale rheometry. - Atomic force microscopy (AFM) is an important tool for process engineers and scientists as it enables improved processes and products - The only book dealing with the theory and practical applications of atomic force microscopy in process engineering - Provides best-practice guidance and experience on using AFM for process and product improvement

Book Advanced Membrane Technology and Applications

Download or read book Advanced Membrane Technology and Applications written by Norman N Li and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-09-20 with total page 1105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advanced membranes-from fundamentals and membrane chemistry to manufacturing and applications A hands-on reference for practicing professionals, Advanced Membrane Technology and Applications covers the fundamental principles and theories of separation and purification by membranes, the important membrane processes and systems, and major industrial applications. It goes far beyond the basics to address the formulation and industrial manufacture of membranes and applications. This practical guide: Includes coverage of all the major types of membranes: ultrafiltration; microfiltration; nanofiltration; reverse osmosis (including the recent high-flux and low-pressure membranes and anti-fouling membranes); membranes for gas separations; and membranes for fuel cell uses Addresses six major topics: membranes and applications in water and wastewater; membranes for biotechnology and chemical/biomedical applications; gas separations; membrane contractors and reactors; environmental and energy applications; and membrane materials and characterization Includes discussions of important strategic issues and the future of membrane technology With chapters contributed by leading experts in their specific areas and a practical focus, this is the definitive reference for professionals in industrial manufacturing and separations and research and development; practitioners in the manufacture and applications of membranes; scientists in water treatment, pharmaceutical, food, and fuel cell processing industries; process engineers; and others. It is also an excellent resource for researchers in industry and academia and graduate students taking courses in separations and membranes and related fields.

Book Membrane Distillation

Download or read book Membrane Distillation written by Mohamed Khayet Souhaimi and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2011-08-12 with total page 493 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Modern membrane engineering is critical to the development of process-intensification strategies and to the stimulation of industrial growth. Membrane Distillation (MD) is a broad reference that covers specific information on membranes available and methods for MD membrane preparation and characterization. The book offers an introduction to the terminology and fundamental concepts as well as a historical review of MD development. Commercial membranes used in MD as well as laboratory-made membranes, including emerging membranes, are described in detail and illustrated by a number of clear and instructive schematic drawings and images. - A comprehensive review on the development of MD membranes, MD modules, MD membrane characterization, MD configurations, applications in different areas and theoretical models - Introduction to the terminology and fundamental concepts associated with MD as well as an historical review of MD development - Description of commercial membranes used in MD as well as laboratory-made membranes, including emerging membranes

Book Nanostructured Polymer Membranes  Volume 1

Download or read book Nanostructured Polymer Membranes Volume 1 written by Visakh P. M. and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-11-18 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is intended to serve as a "one-stop" reference resource for important research accomplishments in the area of nanostructured polymer membranes and their processing and characterizations. It will be a very valuable reference source for university and college faculties, professionals, post-doctoral research fellows, senior graduate students, and researchers from R&D laboratories working in the area of polymer nanobased membranes. The various chapters are contributed by prominent researchers from industry, academia and government/private research laboratories across the globe and comprise an up-to-date record on the major findings and observations in the field.

Book XV Mediterranean Conference on Medical and Biological Engineering and Computing     MEDICON 2019

Download or read book XV Mediterranean Conference on Medical and Biological Engineering and Computing MEDICON 2019 written by Jorge Henriques and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-09-24 with total page 2067 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book gathers the proceedings of MEDICON 2019 – the XV Mediterranean Conference on Medical and Biological Engineering and Computing – which was held in September 26-28, 2019, in Coimbra, Portugal. A special emphasis has been given to practical findings, techniques and methods, aimed at fostering an effective patient empowerment, i.e. to position the patient at the heart of the health system and encourages them to be actively involved in managing their own healthcare needs. The book reports on research and development in electrical engineering, computing, data science and instrumentation, and on many topics at the interface between those disciplines. It provides academics and professionals with extensive knowledge on cutting-edge techniques and tools for detection, prevention, treatment and management of diseases. A special emphasis is given to effective advances, as well as new directions and challenges towards improving healthcare through holistic patient empowerment.

Book Comprehensive Membrane Science and Engineering

Download or read book Comprehensive Membrane Science and Engineering written by Enrico Drioli and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2017-07-20 with total page 1709 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprehensive Membrane Science and Engineering, Second Edition, Four Volume Set is an interdisciplinary and innovative reference work on membrane science and technology. Written by leading researchers and industry professionals from a range of backgrounds, chapters elaborate on recent and future developments in the field of membrane science and explore how the field has advanced since the previous edition published in 2010. Chapters are written by academics and practitioners across a variety of fields, including chemistry, chemical engineering, material science, physics, biology and food science. Each volume covers a wide spectrum of applications and advanced technologies, such as new membrane materials (e.g. thermally rearranged polymers, polymers of intrinsic microporosity and new hydrophobic fluoropolymer) and processes (e.g. reverse electrodialysis, membrane contractors, membrane crystallization, membrane condenser, membrane dryers and membrane emulsifiers) that have only recently proved their full potential for industrial application. This work covers the latest advances in membrane science, linking fundamental research with real-life practical applications using specially selected case studies of medium and large-scale membrane operations to demonstrate successes and failures with a look to future developments in the field. Contains comprehensive, cutting-edge coverage, helping readers understand the latest theory Offers readers a variety of perspectives on how membrane science and engineering research can be best applied in practice across a range of industries Provides the theory behind the limits, advantages, future developments and failure expectations of local membrane operations in emerging countries

Book Nanofiltration  2 Volume Set

Download or read book Nanofiltration 2 Volume Set written by Andrea Iris Schäfer and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-08-09 with total page 1267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An updated guide to the growing field of nanofiltration including fundamental principles, important industrial applications as well as novel materials With contributions from an international panel of experts, the revised second edition of Nanofiltration contains a comprehensive overview of this growing field. The book covers the basic principles of nanofiltration including the design and characterizations of nanofiltration membranes. The expert contributors highlight the broad ranges of industrial applications including water treatment, food, pulp and paper, and textiles. The book explores photocatalytic nanofiltration reactors, organic solvent nanofiltration, as well as nanofiltration in metal and acid recovery. In addition, information on the most recent developments in the field are examined including nanofiltration retentate treatment and renewable energy-powered nanofiltration. The authors also consider the future of nanofiltration materials such as carbon- as well as polymer-based materials. This important book: Explores the fast growing field of the membrane process of nanofiltration Examines the rapidly expanding industrial sector's use of membranes for water purification Covers the most important industrial applications with a strong focus on water treatment Contains a section on new membrane materials, including carbon-based and polymer-based materials, as well as information on artificial ion and water channels as biomimetic membranes Written for scientists and engineers in the fields of chemistry, environment, food and materials, the second edition of Nanofiltration provides a comprehensive overview of the field, outlines the principles of the technology, explores the industrial applications, and discusses new materials.

Book Reverse Osmosis

    Book Details:
  • Author : Fauzi Ismail
  • Publisher : Elsevier
  • Release : 2018-10-22
  • ISBN : 0128115394
  • Pages : 304 pages

Download or read book Reverse Osmosis written by Fauzi Ismail and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2018-10-22 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reverse Osmosis starts with an overview of the historic development of the RO membrane, the RO process, and its effect on other membrane separation processes. Other chapters cover the development of nanocomposites of TFC membranes and modern membrane characterization techniques, such as TEM, AFM and PALS, the RO membrane transport model, and RO membrane fouling. The book also describes, in detail, experimental methods for setting up RO experiments, RO membrane modules, RO membrane systems, and desalination and water treatment by RO. Applications in food, pharmaceutical, chemical, biochemical, petroleum and petrochemical industries are also summarized. Other sections cover the development of RO membranes with high thermal and chemical stability, attempts to develop polymeric or inorganic membranes, and hybrid processes where RO is combined with forward osmosis (FO) or membrane distillation (MD). - Written by renowned experts in the field who have complementary expertise - Provides an in-depth discussion of reverse osmosis transport based on nano-level membrane structure - Comprehensively reviews recent progresses in novel reverse osmosis membrane development