| Preface |
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| Acknowledgments |
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| 1 Ceramic Membrane Processes |
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1.1 Introduction to Ceramic Membranes |
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1.8.1 Membrane Crystallizer |
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1.8.2 Membrane Emulsifier |
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1.8.3.1 Membrane Bioreactors |
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1.8.3.2 Catalytic Membrane Reactors |
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1.10 Advantages and Disadvantages of Ceramic Membranes |
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| 2 Fabrication of Ceramic Membranes |
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2.1 Introduction to Low-Cost Ceramic Membranes with Examples |
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2.2 Factors: Membrane Fabrication |
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2.2.4 Fabrication and Coating Techniques |
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2.3.1 Use of Major Chemicals |
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2.3.2 Use of Pore-Formers |
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2.4 Membrane Modules for Ceramics |
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2.4.2 Rectangular/Flat Sheet |
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2.5 Ceramic Membrane Fabrication Techniques |
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2.5.3 Pressing or Compaction |
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2.5.6 Chemical Vapor Deposition |
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2.5.7 Directed Metal Oxidation |
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2.6.1 Mechanisms and Stages of Sintering |
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2.6.3 Different Sintering Processes |
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2.6.3.1 Microwave Sintering |
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2.6.3.2 Plasma-Assisted Sintering |
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2.6.3.3 Pressure-Assisted Sintering |
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| 3 Characterization Techniques |
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3.2 Measurement of Thermal Stability |
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3.2.1 Thermogravimetric Analysis |
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3.3 Determination of Morphological Characteristics |
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3.3.1.1 Mercury Porosimetry |
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3.3.1.4 Gas Adsorption/Desorption Isotherms |
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3.3.1.5 Archimedes' Principle |
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3.3.1.7 Measurement of Solute Rejection |
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3.3.2.1 Liquid Permeation |
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3.3.3 Microscopic Techniques |
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3.3.3.1 Scanning Electron Microscopy |
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3.3.3.2 Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy |
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3.3.3.3 Atomic Force Microscopy |
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3.3.3.4 Transmission Electron Microscopy |
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3.4 Measurement of Mechanical Strength |
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3.5 Determination of Chemical Stability |
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3.6 Characterization of Membrane Surface Charge |
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3.7.2.1 Protein Structure and Function |
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3.7.2.2 Drug Delivery Systems |
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3.7.2.3 Pharmaceutical Formulations |
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3.7.2.4 Structure and Internal Core-Shell Structure of Nanoparticles |
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3.7.2.5 Polymer Nanocomposites |
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3.7.2.6 Colloids and Microemulsions |
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3.7.2.7 Thin Films and GISAXS |
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3.7.2.8 Surfactant Systems |
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3.7.2.9 Characterization of Physical Properties of Liquid Crystalline Compounds |
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3.7.2.10 Functionalized Quantum Dots |
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3.7.2.11 Porous Nanostructures and Catalysts |
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3.7.3.1 Applications in Metals |
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3.7.3.2 For Catalyst and Nanocomposite Membrane Materials |
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3.7.3.3 Pharmaceutical Applications |
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3.7.3.4 Applications in Surface Modification |
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| 4 Ceramic Membrane Cleaning Methods |
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4.2 Physical Cleaning Techniques |
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4.2.1 Sponge Ball Cleaning |
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4.3 Chemical Cleaning Technique |
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4.4 Physicochemical Cleaning Technique |
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4.5.1 Ultrasound-Assisted Cleaning |
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4.5.2 Electric Field-Assisted Cleaning |
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4.5.3 Magnetic Field-Assisted Cleaning |
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| 5 Introduction to Membrane Reactors and Membrane Contactors |
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5.1.1 Classification of MRs Based on Their Configuration |
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5.2 The Catalytic Membrane Reactor and Its Novel Applications |
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5.2.1 Synergistic Effect of Separation and Reaction |
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5.2.2 Membrane Functions in CMRs and Applications |
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5.2.3 Opposite Flow Mode Catalytic Membrane Reactors |
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5.2.4 Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Laden Gas Treatment |
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5.2.5 Catalytic Combustion of Propane |
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5.2.6 Oxydehydrogenation of Propane to Propylene |
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5.2.7 Other Catalytic Reactions |
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5.4 Catalytic Membrane Reactors versus Traditional Reactors |
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5.5 Possible Scopes of Further Research |
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5.6.1 Membrane Distillation |
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5.6.2 Membrane Crystallizers |
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5.6.3 Membrane Emulsifier |
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5.6.4 Membrane Extractors |
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5.6.5 Phase Transfer Catalysis |
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| 6 Low-Cost Tubular Ceramic Support Membranes |
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6.2 Practical Example I: Fabrication of Low-Cost Tubular Ceramic Support |
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6.2.1 Introduction of Sawdust as Pore-Former |
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6.2.1.1 Selection and Treatment of Sawdust |
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6.2.1.2 Effect of Particle Size of Sawdust on Membrane Porosity and Pore Size |
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6.2.1.3 Confirmation of Formation of Pores by Sawdust |
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6.2.2.1 Raw Materials Content |
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6.2.2.2 Sintering Temperature |
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6.3 Study of Phase Transformation and Microstructure of the Optimized Membrane |
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6.3.1 Morphological Study of the Optimized Membrane |
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6.3.1.2 Gas Permeation Test |
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6.3.1.3 FESEM Image Analysis |
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6.3.2 Mechanical Stability |
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6.3.4 Manufacturing Cost of the Fabricated Support Membrane |
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6.4 Practical Example II: Fabrication of Low-Cost Ceramic Support |
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6.5 Comparison to High-Cost Ceramic Membranes |
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| 7 Fabrication of a Low-Cost Tubular Catalytic Membrane Reactor |
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7.2 Synthesis of the Catalyst |
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7.2.1 Chemicals for Catalyst Preparation |
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7.2.2 Preparation of Catalyst |
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7.2.3 Characterization Techniques |
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7.2.3.1 BET Surface Area Analysis |
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7.2.3.2 Particle Size Analysis |
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7.2.3.3 Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy |
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7.2.3.4 X-ray Diffraction |
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7.2.3.5 Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy |
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7.2.3.6 Electron Spin Resonance |
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7.2.3.7 Temperature Programmed Reduction |
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7.2.3.9 Laser Raman Spectroscopy |
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7.2.3.10 Transmission Electron Microscope |
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7.3 Coating of Catalyst on Support Membrane |
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7.3.1 Study of Membrane Surface Morphology |
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7.3.2 Measurement of Film Thickness |
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7.3.3 Distribution of Catalyst over the Membrane Surface |
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7.5 Other Fabrication Methods |
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| 8 Study of Mass Transfer of CMRs |
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8.2 Gas Absorption and Gas-Solid Catalyzed Reaction through CMRs |
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8.3.1 Conversion of H2S into Elemental Sulfur |
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8.4 Kinetics of Catalyst on Membrane |
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8.4.1 External Diffusion Resistance |
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8.4.2 Internal Diffusion Resistance |
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8.5 Reaction Kinetics and Mass Balance Equation |
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8.6 Influence of Reaction Rate, Equilibrium Reaction Constant, and Mass Transport Coefficient at Membrane Boundary Layer |
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| 9 Various Applications of Ceramic Membranes |
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9.2 Gaseous Stream Treatment |
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9.2.3 SO2 and Mercury Removal |
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9.3 Liquid Stream Treatment |
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9.3.1 Wastewater Treatment |
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9.3.2 Fruit Juice Clarification |
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9.3.3 Heavy Metal Separation |
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9.3.4 Aroma Compound Recovery |
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9.4 Fuel Cell Applications |
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9.6 Commercial Applications |
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| Nomenclature |
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| List of Symbols |
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