Membrane Technology: in the Chemical Industry

Suzana Pereira Nunes*, Klaus Viktor Peinemann

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Membrane Technology - a clean and energy saving alternative to traditional/conventional processes. Developed from a useful laboratory technique to a commercial separation technology, today it has widespread and rapidly expanding use in the chemical industry. It has established applications in areas such as hydrogen separation and recovery of organic vapors from process gas streams, and selective transport of organic solvents, and it is opening new perspectives for catalytic conversion in membrane reactors. Membrane technology provides a unique solution for industrial waste treatment and for controlled production of valuable chemicals. This book outlines several established applications of membranes in the chemical industry, reviews the available membranes and membrane processes for the field, and discusses the huge potential of this technology in chemical processes. Each chapter has been written by an international leading expert with extensive industrial experience in the field.

Original languageEnglish (US)
PublisherWiley-VCH
Number of pages340
ISBN (Print)3527313168, 9783527313167
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 28 2006
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Chemical Engineering

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