Download or read book Membrane Technologies for Biorefining written by Alberto Figoli and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2016-02-19 with total page 522 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Membrane Technologies for Biorefining highlights the best practices needed for the efficient and environmentally-compatible separation techniques that are fundamental to the conversion of biomass to fuels and chemicals for use as alternatives to petroleum refining. Membrane technologies are increasingly of interest in biorefineries due to their modest energy consumption, low chemical requirements, and excellent separation efficiency. The book provides researchers in academia and industry with an authoritative overview of the different types of membranes and highlights the ways in which they can be applied in biorefineries for the production of chemicals and biofuels. Topics have been selected to highlight both the variety of raw materials treated in biorefineries and the range of biofuel and chemical end-products. - Presents the first book to focus specifically on membrane technologies in biorefineries - Provides a comprehensive overview of the different types of membranes and highlight ways in which they can be applied in biorefineries for the production of chemicals and biofuels - Topics selected highlight both the variety of raw materials treated using membranes in biorefineries and the range of biofuel and chemical end-products

Download or read book Palladium Membrane Technology for Hydrogen Production Carbon Capture and Other Applications written by A Doukelis and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2014-10-20 with total page 403 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thanks to their outstanding hydrogen selectivity, palladium membranes have attracted extensive R&D interest. They are a potential breakthrough technology for hydrogen production and also have promising applications in the areas of thermochemical biorefining. This book summarises key research in palladium membrane technologies, with particular focus on the scale-up challenges. After an introductory chapter, Part one reviews the fabrication of palladium membranes. Part two then focuses on palladium membrane module and reactor design. The final part of the book reviews the operation of palladium membranes for synthesis gas/hydrogen production, carbon capture and other applications. - Review of manufacture and design issues for palladium membranes - Discussion of the applications of palladium membrane technology, including solar steam reforming, IGCC plants, NGCC plants, CHP plants and hydrogen production - Examples of the technology in operation

Download or read book Integration of Membrane Separation Technologies Within Biorefining written by Jennifer Leberknight and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Production of renewable liquid transportation fuels and chemicals from abundant biomass sources is an on-going challenge to reduce the consumption of limited petroleum feedstocks. Membrane separations can be integrated into a biorefinery to reduce water and energy consumption as well as increase process efficiencies. Unfortunately, current membrane materials suffer from severe fouling, which limits their applicability. Four areas of potential membrane integration into a lignocellulosic biorefinery were investigated, along with a corn ethanol separation, using analytical characterizations along with fouling models to correlate membrane properties with performance metrics. The performance and fouling analysis within each of these applications allowed analysis of the feasibility of integration and provided a framework for optimal membrane selection at each separation location. Commercially available membranes were evaluated, followed by the creation of UV grafted modified membranes to demonstrate rational design of tailored properties specifically for membrane biorefinery applications for improved performance and lower cost. This research aids in the understanding of membrane fouling, membrane material development, and the use and design of membranes in complex systems such as lignocellulosic biorefining. The results from this research allow for rational membrane design, tailored specifically to a process stream, to improve process efficiencies in a wide range of applications. Specifically within the biorefining industry, improvements made to membrane separations could have dramatic effects on the economics of producing renewable fuels and chemicals from sustainable biomass resources. Reducing costs to compete with petroleum-derived products will open a new market to consumers for these products without increasing prices. Lignin and lignin degradation products are unique compounds present in biomass process streams that are extremely detrimental to commercial membrane products. Reducing lignin in membrane processing feeds and/or developing membrane surfaces with high hydrophilicity has been shown to improve most membrane separation applications. In addition, membrane surface roughness was a key characteristic that correlated to performance. However, in some cases elevated surface roughness enhanced sustained flux (e.g., solid-liquid separation applications), while in other cases (e.g., protein separations), higher surface roughness was correlated with reduced performance. Overall, surface roughness, pore size, surface chemistry and operating conditions are important considerations for designing improved biorefinery applications separations.

Download or read book Advanced Biofuel Technologies written by Deepak K. Tuli and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2021-12-08 with total page 596 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advanced Biofuel Technologies: Present Status, Challenges and Future Prospects deals with important issues such as feed stock availability, technology options, greenhouse gas reduction as seen by life cycle assessment studies, regulations and policies. This book provides readers complete information on the current state of developments in both thermochemical and biochemical processes for advanced biofuels production for the purpose of transportation, domestic and industrial applications. Chapters explore technological innovations in advanced biofuels produced from agricultural residues, algae, lipids and waste industrial gases to produce road transport fuels, biojet fuel and biogas. Covers technologies and processes of different types of biofuel production Outlines a selection of different types of renewable feedstocks for biofuel production Summarizes adequate and balanced coverage of thermochemical and biochemical methods of biomass conversion into biofuel Includes regulations, policies and lifecycle and techno-economic assessments

Download or read book Membranes for Environmental Applications written by Zhien Zhang and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-02-29 with total page 533 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book introduces recent developments of membrane technologies applied to gas and water treatments, energy processes and environmental issues. Novel knowledge and mechanisms on membrane fabrication and usage in energy, chemical, and environmental engineering are detailed in 12 book chapters from France, UK, Spain, China, Nigeria, Iran and Pakistan. The information in this book will be useful for engineers, students, and experts in these fields.

Download or read book Efficient Membrane Separation Operations for Biorefining written by Amit Kumar Gautam and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Results from this research describe membrane fouling behavior, type of foulants and the most appropriate membrane modifications needed to process the complex lignocellulosic slurries. For instance, lignin (one the major components of the pinewood feedstock), was found to be a major cause of biofouling, both as a suspended solid and soluble derivatives. The results obtained have been used to tailor the properties of membranes to improve the overall biorefinery process efficiencies. In addition to discoveries to improve fouling behavior, methods have been described that allow for the integration of membranes to capture high value co-products formed during the processing of lignocellulosic biomass while improving other operations simultaneously. For example, fermentation inhibitory compounds such as acetic acid, HMF, and furfural are value added chemicals which can be sold to maximize biorefinery profit. It was found that with the appropriate selection of nanofiltration membrane the separation of sugars from inhibitory compounds could be achieved. Overall, results indicate that membranes are a viable technology and have many opportunities to improve biorefinery operations. Integration of membranes will improve the prospects of efficiently producing fuels and chemicals from renewable feedstocks.

Download or read book Membrane Technologies written by Katarzyna Staszak and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2022-10-03 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Membrane techniques are an excellent alternative to traditional methods of purification and separation. This book covers issues related to the most recent developments in the field of membrane techniques. The latest scientific research and their potential applications in industrial solutions are described. In addition, currents trends in food & beverages technologies, and biomedicine are discussed. Moreover, the book emphasizes recent advancements in design of membrane systems, used either for separation or creation of mixtures, from the perspective of industry 4.0 and data management.

Download or read book Biorefinery written by Juan-Rodrigo Bastidas-Oyanedel and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-04-15 with total page 763 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book discusses the biorefinery of biomass feedstocks. In-depth chapters highlight the scientific and technical aspects and present a techno-economic analysis of such systems. By using a TEA approach, the authors present feasible pathways for conversion of biomass (both residual biomass, energy crops and algae biomass), showing the different possibilities for the production of biochemical materials, biofuels, and fertilizers. The concepts presented in this book will link companies, investors, and governments by providing a framework that will help reduce pollutants and create a biomass related economy that incorporates the newest developments and technologies in the area.

Download or read book Separation of Functional Molecules in Food by Membrane Technology written by Charis M. Galanakis and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2018-11-14 with total page 435 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Separation of Functional Molecules in Food by Membrane Technology deals with an issue that is becoming a new research trend in the field of food and bioproducts processing. The book fills in the gap of transfer knowledge between academia and industry by highlighting membrane techniques and applications for the separation of food components in bioresources, discussing separation mechanisms, balancing advantages and disadvantages, and providing relevant applications. Edited by Charis Galanakis, the book is divided in 13 chapters written by experts from the meat science, food technology and engineering industries. - Covers the 13 most relevant topics of functional macro and micro molecules separation using membrane technology in the food industry - Brings the most recent advances in the field of membrane processing - Presents the sustainability principles of the food industry and the modern bioeconomy frame of our times

Download or read book Membrane Technologies written by Katarzyna Staszak and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2022-10-03 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Membrane techniques are an excellent alternative to traditional methods of purification and separation. This book covers issues related to the most recent developments in the field of membrane techniques. The latest scientific research and their potential applications in industrial solutions are described. In addition, currents trends in food & beverages technologies, and biomedicine are discussed. Moreover, the book emphasizes recent advancements in design of membrane systems, used either for separation or creation of mixtures, from the perspective of industry 4.0 and data management.

Download or read book Waste Biorefinery written by Thallada Bhaskar and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2021-02-24 with total page 540 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Waste Biorefinery: Value Addition through Resources Utilization provides scientific and technical information surrounding the most advanced and innovative processing technologies used for the conversion of biogenic waste to biofuels, energy products and biochemicals. The book covers recent developments and achievements in the field of biochemical, thermo-chemical and hybrid methods and the necessities and potentials generated by different kinds of residual streams, including biomass in presumably more decentralized biorefineries. An assortment of case-studies from developing and developed countries illustrate the topics presented, covering energy, chemicals, fuels, food for animal recovery from different waste matrices, and more. Finally, the advantages and limitations of different technologies are discussed, considering local energy demand, government policies, environmental impacts and education in bioenergy. This book will serve as an excellent resource for science graduates, chemical engineers, environmental engineers, biotechnologists and industrial experts in these areas. - Provides information on the most advanced and innovative processes for biomass conversion - Covers information on biochemical and thermochemical processes and product developments surrounding the principles of biorefining - Presents information on the integration of processes and technologies for the production of biofuels, energy products and biochemicals

Download or read book Electrochemical Membrane Technology for Water and Wastewater Treatment written by Zhiwei Wang and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2022-04-04 with total page 486 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Electrochemical membrane technology has drawn extensive attention worldwide during the past decade in water and wastewater treatment. Coupling electrochemical process with membrane technology not only enables a higher removal or decomposition of pollutants in waters, but also ensures a more effective control of membrane fouling as well as a more highly selective separation process. The recent development of electrochemical membrane technology has also extended its applications in desalination, energy harvest, and resource recovery from seawater and wastewaters. Electrochemical Membrane Technology for Water and Wastewater Treatment consolidates state-of-the-art research developments in electrochemical membrane technology in water reclamation and sustainability in terms of fundamental theories, membrane and electrode materials, reactor designs, fouling control mechanisms and applications. Electrochemical Membrane Technology for Water and Wastewater Treatment also introduces fundamental theories and applications of electrochemical membrane technology. The knowledge gaps and future research perspectives in electrochemical membrane technology are also addressed. This book is an excellent resource for the understanding of fundamental theories, latest developments and future prospects in electrochemical membrane technology, which can benefit a broad audience of researchers and engineers working in water purification, membrane technology and electrochemical process. - Consolidates scattered knowledge of electrochemical membrane technology into a more accessible resource - Provides a comprehensive review of fundamental theories, membrane materials and module design as well as the latest developments of electrochemical membrane technology - Provides the state-of-art review on the applications of electrochemical membrane technology - Includes detailed discussion on the challenges and prospects of electrochemical membrane technology in different applications

Download or read book Membrane Technologies for Water Treatment written by Alberto Figoli and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2016-02-18 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focuses on the application of membrane technologies in removing toxic metals\metalloids from water. Particular attention is devoted to the removal of arsenic, uranium, and fluoride. These compounds are all existing in the earth’s crust at levels between two and five thousands micrograms per kg (parts per million) on average and these compounds can be considered highly toxic to humans, who are exposed to them primarily from air, food and water. In order to comply with the new maximum contaminant level, numerous studies have been undertaken to improve established treatments or to develop novel treatment technologies for removing toxic metals from contaminated surface and groundwater. Among the technologies available, applicable for water treatment, membrane technology has been identified as a promising technology to remove such toxic metals from water. The book describes both pressure driven (traditional processes, such as Nanofiltration, Reverse Osmosis, Ultrafiltration,etc) and more advanced membrane processes (such as forward osmosis, membrane distillation, and membrane bio-reactors) employed in the application of interest. Key aspect of this book is to provide information on both the basics of membrane technologies and on the results depending on the type of technology employed.

Download or read book Biorefinery and Industry 4 0 Empowering Sustainability written by Anuj Kumar Chandel and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Advances in Membrane Technologies written by Amira Abdelrasoul and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2020-03-04 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Membrane technologies are currently the most effective and sustainable methods utilized in diversified water filtration, wastewater treatment, as well as industrial and sustainable energy applications. This book covers essential subsections of membrane separation and bioseparation processes from the perspectives of technical innovation, novelty, and sustainability. The book offers a comprehensive overview of the latest improvements and concerns with respect to membrane fouling remediation techniques, issues of bioincompatibility for biomedical applications, and various subareas of membrane separation processes, which will be an efficient resource for engineers.

Download or read book Separation and Purification Technologies in Biorefineries written by Shri Ramaswamy and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-02-04 with total page 730 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Separation and purification processes play a critical role in biorefineries and their optimal selection, design and operation to maximise product yields and improve overall process efficiency. Separations and purifications are necessary for upstream processes as well as in maximising and improving product recovery in downstream processes. These processes account for a significant fraction of the total capital and operating costs and also are highly energy intensive. Consequently, a better understanding of separation and purification processes, current and possible alternative and novel advanced methods is essential for achieving the overall techno-economic feasibility and commercial success of sustainable biorefineries. This book presents a comprehensive overview focused specifically on the present state, future challenges and opportunities for separation and purification methods and technologies in biorefineries. Topics covered include: Equilibrium Separations: Distillation, liquid-liquid extraction and supercritical fluid extraction. Affinity-Based Separations: Adsorption, ion exchange, and simulated moving bed technologies. Membrane Based Separations: Microfiltration, ultrafiltration and diafiltration, nanofiltration, membrane pervaporation, and membrane distillation. Solid-liquid Separations: Conventional filtration and solid-liquid extraction. Hybrid/Integrated Reaction-Separation Systems: Membrane bioreactors, extractive fermentation, reactive distillation and reactive absorption. For each of these processes, the fundamental principles and design aspects are presented, followed by a detailed discussion and specific examples of applications in biorefineries. Each chapter also considers the market needs, industrial challenges, future opportunities, and economic importance of the separation and purification methods. The book concludes with a series of detailed case studies including cellulosic bioethanol production, extraction of algae oil from microalgae, and production of biopolymers. Separation and Purification Technologies in Biorefineries is an essential resource for scientists and engineers, as well as researchers and academics working in the broader conventional and emerging bio-based products industry, including biomaterials, biochemicals, biofuels and bioenergy.

Download or read book Current Trends and Future Developments on Bio Membranes written by Angelo Basile and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2021-12-03 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Transport Phenomena in Membranes illustrates many aspects of mass transport in different membranes used in separation processes, along with their advantages when compared with other types of separation methods. This book focuses on introducing and analyzing transport phenomena in membranes and overviewing achievements in the development of mass transport mechanisms of various membranes. Hence, this book is a key reference text for R&D managers in industry interested in the development of membrane technologies as well as academic researchers and postgraduate students working in the wider area of the strategic treatment, separation and purification processes. This book is intended to act as a resource for a wide range of people in various separation fields, including students and researchers, consultants and engineers, operators and managers, who have an interest in membrane technology. - Describes developments in transport phenomena in different membrane processes - Provides a comprehensive reference book in the membrane field for students and engineers - Describes membrane separation fundamentals and relates them to various potential applications