Green Membrane Technologies towards Environmental Sustainability

1st Edition - August 11, 2023
Editors: Ludovic Francis Dumee, Mohtada Sadrzadeh, Mohammad Mahdi A. Shirazi
Language: English
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Green 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.

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

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, UAE

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, Canada

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.

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Co-Founder and R & D & I Manager, Membrane Industry Development Institute, Tehran, Iran

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