Nanocomposite Membranes for Gas Separation
- 1st Edition - July 8, 2020
- Latest edition
- Editors: Pei Sean Goh, Ahmad Fauzi Ismail
- Language: English
The development of a new class of nanocomposite membranes has served as one of the most prominent strategies to address the intrinsic limitations of conventionally used po… Read more
The development of a new class of nanocomposite membranes has served as one of the most prominent strategies to address the intrinsic limitations of conventionally used polymeric and inorganic membranes. Nanocomposite membranes consist of nanosized inorganic nanomaterials that are incorporated into the structure of continuous polymer matrices. Owing to the exceptional properties exhibited by the nanomaterials, the resultant nanocomposite membranes demonstrate higher selectivity and permeability that surpass the Robeson upper boundary limit.
Nanocomposite Membranes for Gas Separation provides a comprehensive review of the advances made in the development and application of gas separation nanocomposite membranes. In particular, the book covers the focuses on the fabrication, modification, characterization and applications of nanocomposite membranes for gas separation. It is an important reference source both for materials scientists, environmental engineers and chemical engineers who are looking to understand how nanocomposite membranes are being used to create better techniques for gas separation.
- Provides detailed insights in the fabrication, modification, characterization and applications of nanocomposite membranes for gas separation
- Shows how nanotechnology is being used to address current limitations of the development of polymeric and inorganic membranes for gas separation, including low separation performance in terms of permeability and selectivity
- Explores the potential of nanocomposite membranes to help create more effective gas separation techniques
Researchers and postgraduate students of materials science, environmental chemistry, and chemical engineering; industry professionals working on applications of nanocomposite materials
1. Introduction
2. Nanocomposite Membrane Materials
3. Configuration and structure of Nanocomposite Membranes
4. Nanocomposite Membrane Fabrication
5. Modification of Nanomaterials for Nanocomposite Membrane
6. Characterization of Nanocomposite Membrane
7. Application of Nanocomposite Membranes
8. Computational Studies: Modeling and Simulation
9. Conclusion and Future Direction
2. Nanocomposite Membrane Materials
3. Configuration and structure of Nanocomposite Membranes
4. Nanocomposite Membrane Fabrication
5. Modification of Nanomaterials for Nanocomposite Membrane
6. Characterization of Nanocomposite Membrane
7. Application of Nanocomposite Membranes
8. Computational Studies: Modeling and Simulation
9. Conclusion and Future Direction
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: July 8, 2020
- Language: English
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Pei Sean Goh
Pei Sean Goh is Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Petroleum and Renewable Energy Engineering at the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). Her research interests lie in the fields of fabrication of nanostructured materials for membrane-based separation processes. One of the main focuses of her research is the applications of carbon-based nanomaterials and nanocomposite membranes for acidic gas removal as well as desalination and wastewater treatment.
Affiliations and expertise
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), Skudai, MalaysiaAI
Ahmad Fauzi Ismail
Dr. A.F. Ismail is a Professor at the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), where he is the Founding Director of the Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC). He has also served as Dean of Research for the Materials and Manufacturing Alliance at UTM and was the 7th Vice Chancellor of UTM from 2021 to 2024. Dr. Ismail’s research interests encompass membrane formation, membranes for wastewaster treatment and gas separation, and nanofibers and nanostructured materials for energy applications. Dr. Ismail has received several awards, including the ASEAN Young Scientist and Technologist Award in 2001 (the first Malaysian to receive this award), the Malaysian Young Scientist Award in 2000, the Malaysian Intellectual Property Award in the Patent Category, the Merdeka Award for Scholastic Achievements in 2014, and the highly coveted Mustafa Prize (2023) — often referred to as the “Muslim Nobel Prize.” A highly cited researcher in "Separation and Purification Technology" (Elsevier), Professor Fauzi has made several contributions to membrane science, particularly in polymeric, inorganic, and mixed matrix membranes for applications such as water treatment, desalination, gas separation, hemodialysis, fuel cells, and palm oil refining. With an impressive Scopus h-index of 120 and more than 71,000 citations (as of June 2025), he has authored more than 1,500 refereed journal articles, more than 50 book chapters, 6 authored books, and 20 edited volumes. Dr. Ismail also plays active roles in the scientific community, serving as Chairman of the Malaysia Membrane Society (MyMembrane) and Vice President of the Aseanian Membrane Society (AMS).
Affiliations and expertise
Advanced Membrane Technology Research Center (AMTEC), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.Read Nanocomposite Membranes for Gas Separation on ScienceDirect