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Transport Properties of Polymeric Membranes
- 1st Edition - November 13, 2017
- Editors: Sabu Thomas, Runcy Wilson, Anil Kumar S, Soney C. George
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 0 9 8 8 4 - 4
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 0 9 8 8 5 - 1
Transport Properties of Polymeric Membranes is an edited collection of papers that covers, in depth, many of the recent technical research accomplishments in transport character… Read more
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Request a sales quoteTransport Properties of Polymeric Membranes is an edited collection of papers that covers, in depth, many of the recent technical research accomplishments in transport characteristics through polymers and their applications. Using the transport through polymer membranes method leads to high separation efficiency, low running costs, and simple operating procedures compared to conventional separation methods. This book provides grounding in fundamentals and applications to give you all the information you need on using this method. This book discusses the different types of polymer, their blends, composites, nanocomposites and their applications in the field of liquid, gas and vapor transport.
Some topics of note include modern trends and applications of polymer nanocomposites in solvent, vapor and gas transport; fundamentals and measurement techniques for gas and vapor transport in polymers; and transport properties of hydrogels. This handpicked selection of topics, and the combined expertise of contributors from global industry, academia, government and private research organizations, make this book an outstanding reference for anyone involved in the field of polymer membranes.
- Presents current trends in the field of transport of liquid, gas and vapor through various polymeric systems
- Features case studies focused on industrial applications of membrane technology, along with fundamentals of transport and materials
- Helps readers quickly look up a particular technique to learn key points, capabilities and drawbacks
Material Scientists, Chemical Engineers, Process Engineers, Students
- No. of pages: 724
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: November 13, 2017
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Paperback ISBN: 9780128098844
- eBook ISBN: 9780128098851
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Sabu Thomas
Prof. Sabu Thomas is the Chairman of the Trivandrum Engineering Science & Technology Research Park (TrEST Research Park) in Thiruvananthapuram, India. Additionally, he is a Professor of Polymer Science and Engineering and the Director of the School of Energy Materials at Mahatma Gandhi University, India. He is the founder director of the International and Inter-university Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology at Mahatma Gandhi University and the former Vice-Chancellor of the same institution.
Prof. Thomas is internationally recognized for his contributions to polymer science and engineering, with his research interests encompassing polymer nanocomposites, elastomers, polymer blends, interpenetrating polymer networks, polymer membranes, green composites, nanocomposites, nanomedicine, and green nanotechnology. His groundbreaking inventions in polymer nanocomposites, polymer blends, green bionanotechnology, and nano-biomedical sciences have significantly advanced the development of new materials for the automotive, space, housing, and biomedical fields. Dr. Thomas has been conferred with Honoris Causa (DSc) by the University of South Brittany, France.
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Chairman, Trivandrum Engineering Science & Technology Research Park, IndiaRW
Runcy Wilson
Dr. Wilson is an assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry, St. Cyril’s College, Kerala, India. He obtained his PhD in Chemistry from Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, India. He has written several publications in international journals and conference proceedings. He has also co-edited two books one titled “Transport Properties of Polymeric Membranes” and the other titled “Materials for Potential EMI Shielding Applications: Processing, Properties and Current Trends” published by Elsevier. He has also conducted research work at Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium. Dr. Runcy has also almost two years of industrial experience as a junior scientist at the Corporate R&D Centre, HLL Lifecare Limited, a Government of India Enterprise, in the area of synthesis of green polymers. His current research interests include polymer nanocomposites for membrane applications, synthesis of biodegradable polymers for medical applications, and development of high quality EMI shielding material.
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Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, St. Cyril’s College, Kerala, IndiaAK
Anil Kumar S
Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry NSS Hindu College, Changnacherry, Kerala, India
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NSS Hindu CollegeSG
Soney C. George
Dr. Soney C. George is Dean of Research and Director of the Center for Nanoscience and Technology at Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Kottayam, India. He has published 240 papers in peer-reviewed journals and conferences. He has also edited and contributed to several books. His research focuses on polymer nanocomposites, tribology of nanocomposites, membranes, and pervaporation.
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Dean of Research and Director of the Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Kottayam, IndiaRead Transport Properties of Polymeric Membranes on ScienceDirect