Green Membrane Technologies towards Environmental Sustainability
- 1st Edition - August 18, 2023
- Editors: Ludovic Francis Dumee, Mohtada Sadrzadeh, Mohammad Mahdi A. Shirazi
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 5 1 6 5 - 4
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 5 1 6 6 - 1
Green Membrane Technology Towards Environmental Sustainability covers experimental and theoretical aspects of greener membranes and processes. The book fills the gap in current l… Read more
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Request a sales quoteGreen Membrane Technology Towards Environmental Sustainability covers experimental and theoretical aspects of greener membranes and processes. The book fills the gap in current literature and offers a platform that introduces and discusses new routes in fabricating green membranes and processes for developing green membranes. Although membranes and membrane processes have decades of history, rapid development in membranes manufacturing and emerging membrane driven markets is requiring new and more sustainable engagement of manufacturers, membrane operators and scientists.
This book is written for chemical and polymer engineers, materials scientists, professors, graduate students, as well as general readers at universities, research institutions and R&D departments in industries who are engaged in sustainable engineering and practical strategies in circular economy.
- Provides a broad reference base on a wide range of information on greener technologies and new generation membranes
- Details experimental and theoretical aspects of the greener membranes and processes
- Dedicated exclusively to greener routes for fabricating sustainable membranes in separation and delivery applications
Researchers in academia and industry in chemical engineering, materials science, and polymer engineering working on membrane-based separation technology, Researchers in academia and industry in environmental science and engineering, and chemistry developing green and sustainable materials and technologies, R&D engineers of many industries for a wide range of applications, including material development, water and wastewater treatment, desalination, etc.
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- List of contributors
- Chapter 1. An introduction to green membrane technology
- Abstract
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Green membrane technology
- 1.3 Outlook of this book
- References
- Chapter 2. Green solvents for membrane fabrication
- Abstract
- 2.1 Introduction: role of the solvent in membrane fabrication
- 2.2 Solvent and polymer dissolution behavior in the membrane preparation
- 2.3 Traditional solvents in membrane preparation
- 2.4 The advent of green solvents
- 2.5 Toward a totally green membrane preparation
- 2.6 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 3. 3D printing in membrane technology
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Overview of 3D printing and its application in water technologies
- 3.3 3D printing in feed spacers development
- 3.4 3D printing in membrane development
- 3.5 3D printing in membrane modules and other components
- 3.6 Future perspectives
- 3.7 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 4. Recycled materials for membrane fabrication
- Abstract
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Recycled materials for membrane fabrication
- 4.3 Conclusions and future trends
- References
- Chapter 5. Exploring biomimetic membranes: applications and challenges
- Abstract
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Biomimetic membranes
- 5.3 Advantages of BMMs
- 5.4 Different types of biomimetic structures
- 5.5 Aquaporins
- 5.6 Emerging novel biomimetic membranes
- 5.7 Fabrication of biomimetic membranes
- 5.8 Applications of biomimetic membranes
- 5.9 Current commercialization prototypes of biomimetic membranes
- 5.10 Challenges associated with biomimetic membranes
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 6. Green nanofiber membranes
- Abstract
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Green nanofiber membrane materials
- 6.3 Green methods and techniques
- 6.4 Green solvents
- 6.5 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 7. Bio-sourced and biodegradable materials for membrane fabrication
- Abstract
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Conventional synthetic polymers for membrane fabrication and their market
- 7.3 Bio-sourced and biodegradable materials for membrane fabrication
- 7.4 Challenges and outlook
- 7.5 Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 8. Green surface modification methods and coating techniques for polymer membranes
- Abstract
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Surface modification methods
- 8.3 Green surface modification methods
- 8.4 Surface characterization of polymer membranes
- 8.5 Conclusions and outlook
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Chapter 9. Inorganic membranes for green applications
- Abstract
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Types and fabrication of green inorganic membranes
- 9.3 Applications of green inorganic membrane
- 9.4 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 10. Stimuli-responsive catalytic membrane reactors: current challenges and future outlook in water treatment technologies
- Abstract
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Photo-driven membrane reactors
- 10.3 Electro-driven membrane reactors
- 10.4 Photoelectro-driven membrane reactors
- 10.5 Conclusions and prospects
- Acknowledgments
- Authors’ contributions statement
- References
- Chapter 11. Aqueous phase separation technology
- Abstract
- Graphical abstract
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Polymeric membranes
- 11.3 The need for sustainability
- 11.4 Green approaches to membrane production
- 11.5 Polyelectrolytes and complexation
- 11.6 Membrane production in aqueous conditions
- 11.7 One-step aqueous phase separation membranes
- 11.8 Membrane production using pH-responsive polyelectrolytes
- 11.9 Polyelectrolyte complexation induced APS
- 11.10 Conclusions and prospects
- Acknowledgments
- Authors’ contributions statement
- References
- Chapter 12. Green energy generation using membrane technologies based on salinity gradient
- Abstract
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 RED process variables
- 12.3 Principles of RED and electrical performance parameters
- 12.4 Preparation and characterization of IEMs for RED applications
- 12.5 Fouling in RED and its prevention
- 12.6 Conclusions and prospects
- Acknowledgments
- Authors’ contributions statement
- References
- Chapter 13. Renewable energy sources utilized for membrane desalination processes
- Abstract
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 Use of renewable energy sources for membrane water treatment
- 13.3 Benefits of renewable energy utilization in desalination plants
- 13.4 Conclusions and prospects
- Acknowledgments
- Authors’ contributions statement
- References
- Chapter 14. Membrane technology for brine management and valuable resource recovery
- Abstract
- 14.1 Introduction
- 14.2 Desalination brine and its environmental impacts
- 14.3 Current brine disposal methods
- 14.4 Membrane-based technologies for brine treatment
- 14.5 Near zero-liquid discharge and product recovery from brine
- 14.6 Resource recovery from brine
- References
- Chapter 15. Gravity-driven membrane separation for water treatment
- Abstract
- 15.1 Introduction
- 15.2 Gravity-driven membrane process
- 15.3 Parameters influencing gravity-driven membrane performance
- 15.4 Combination of pretreatment methods with the gravity-driven membrane process
- 15.5 Comparison of the gravity-driven membrane process with other conventional membrane processes
- 15.6 Conclusion
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Chapter 16. Membrane processes in food and pharmaceutical industries
- Abstract
- 16.1 Introduction
- 16.2 Fundamentals of membrane-based operations
- 16.3 Membrane processes in food and beverages
- 16.4 Membrane processes for pharmaceutical applications
- 16.5 Conclusions and prospects
- References
- Chapter 17. Sustainable organic solvent nanofiltration membranes
- Abstract
- 17.1 Introduction
- 17.2 Organic solvent nanofiltration membranes materials
- 17.3 Sustainable fabrication of organic solvent nanofiltration membranes
- 17.4 Conclusion and prospects
- Authors’ contributions statement
- Abbreviations
- References
- Chapter 18. Fuel cell technology for green energy generation
- Abstract
- 18.1 Introduction
- 18.2 Types of fuel cells
- 18.3 Green membranes for fuel cells
- 18.4 Potential of fuel cells in green technology
- 18.5 Challenges of green fuel cells
- 18.6 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 19. Membrane-based atmospheric water production
- Abstract
- 19.1 Introduction
- 19.2 Membrane systems for dehydration and dehumidification
- 19.3 Conclusion and perspective
- References
- Chapter 20. Perspectives on green membrane technology
- Abstract
- Index
- No. of pages: 646
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: August 18, 2023
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323951654
- eBook ISBN: 9780323951661
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Ludovic Francis Dumee
Dr. Ludo Dumée is Professor of separation materials within the Chemical Engineering Department of Khalifa University, in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Ludo is a materials engineer interested in the development and application of advanced separation materials, primarily focused on membranes and catalysts. His research interests lay in the understanding of nanoscale interactions between contaminants and surfaces as well as the design of reactive and stimuli-responsive materials in the water, gas and healthcare applications. His work has been focused on the development of innovative solutions to tackle environmental challenges arising from emerging micro-pollutants, such as PFAS or microplastics, as well as the simultaneous separation and conversion of gases into fuels and monomers to facilitate resource recovery and conversion. He is a strong advocate of Circular Materials Manufacturing and Engineering approaches and of low-footprint separation technologies development.
Ludo Demée published a book as a single author and participated in the preparation of over 10 book chapters. He has been editing research journals since 2016 both for special issues and as an associate Editor of the Journal of Water Process Engineering.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor of separation materials within the Chemical Engineering Department of Khalifa University, in Abu Dhabi, UAEMS
Mohtada Sadrzadeh
Mohtada Sadrzadeh is Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Alberta, Canada. His research focuses on membrane separation processes for water and gas treatment;, and thin film composite and nanocomposite membranes.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Alberta, CanadaMS
Mohammad Mahdi A. Shirazi
Mohammad Mahdi A. Shirazi is currently a postdoctoral researcher in the Center for Membrane Technology, Department of Chemistry and Bioscience at Aalborg University, Denmark. He received his PhD degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Kashan. His current research interests focus on membrane technologies for resource recovery, desalination, wastewater treatment, and remediation of emerging contaminants, all towards environmental sustainability and the circular economy. He is also keen on materials development and nanofiber membranes for advanced separation technologies. He has contributed to many academic and industrial projects. He also co-edited a book about nanofiber membranes and published >45 references, including international refereed journal papers and book chapters. He has also delivered several invited talks at international events. He has been editing special issues and collections and reviewing for high-ranked journals from reputed publishers. He has a significant commitment to the advancement of cleaner and greener technologies for environmental sustainability and the circular economy.
Affiliations and expertise
Co-Founder and R & D & I Manager, Membrane Industry Development Institute, Tehran, IranRead Green Membrane Technologies towards Environmental Sustainability on ScienceDirect