Covering fabrication, characterization, and applications nanofiltration
(NF) membranes, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the
development of NF membrane technology over the past decade. It uniquely
covers a variety of fabrication techniques, comparing the procedures of
each technique to produce polymeric membranes of different morphologies.
The book also discusses advances in the materials used in thin film
composite (TFC) polyamide membrane fabrication and their influences on
properties with respect to structural and separation characteristics. A
comprehensive review on NF characterization methods and techniques is
provided, assessing physical and chemical properties and separation
characteristics and stability. Technical challenges in fabricating a new
generation of NF membranes are also reviewed and the possible approaches
to overcome the challenges are provided. The book concludes with
relevant case studies on the use of NF membranes in industrial
implementation of both aqueous and nonaqueous media.
- Details the latest progress on the fabrication techniques of
asymmetric and composite NF membranes.
- Discusses characterization methods used in assessing membrane
physical/chemical properties, separation characteristics, and
performance stability.
- Describes the potential of advanced materials in improving properties
of polyamide selective layer as well as microporous substrate.
- Reviews the technical challenges in fabricating a new generation of
composite membrane--thin film nanocomposite (TFN) membrane--possible
approaches to overcome challenges.
- Offers case studies on the applications of NF membranes for both
aqueous and nonaqueous media.
