Membrane Distillation: Principles and Applications

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

Includes bibliographical references and index

Experimental: Effects of Process Conditions.

T. Matsuura

Front Cover; Membrane Distillation: Principles and Applications; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements; Author Biographies; Chapter 1 -- Introduction to Membrane Distillation; Concept of MD; Nomenclature in MD; A Historical Survey of MD; Mechanism of MD Transport; Engineering Aspects: MD Applications; References; Chapter 2 -- Membranes Used in MD and Design; Introduction; Commercial Membranes; Laboratory-Made MD Membranes: Porous Hydrophobic Membrane Preparation Techniques; MD Membrane Engineering and Membrane Material Selection for MD; References.

Chapter 3 -- Formation of Flat Sheet Phase Inversion MD MembranesIntroduction; Principles of Formation of Porous Hydrophobic Flat Sheet Membranes; Effects of Process Parameters on Membrane Structure; References; Chapter 4 -- Formation of Hollow Fibre MD Membranes; Introduction; Principles of Formation of Porous Hydrophobic Hollow Fibre Membranes; Effects of Process Parameters on Hollow Fibre Membrane Structure; Future Directions; References; Chapter 5 -- Thermally Induced Phase Separation for MD Membrane Formation; Introduction; Principles of the Formation of Porous Hydrophobic TIPS Membranes.

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