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| Chapter 1 Introduction to Membranes |
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1.1 An Overview of Separation Processes |
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1.1.1 Principle of Membrane Separation |
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1.1.2 Classification of Membranes |
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1.1.3 Classification of Membrane Separation Processes |
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1.1.3.1 Pressure-Driven Processes |
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1.1.3.2 Concentration-Driven Processes |
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1.1.3.3 Temperature-Driven Processes |
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1.1.3.4 Electrically Driven Processes |
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1.2 Developmental History of Membranes |
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1.3 Advantages and Disadvantages of Membranes |
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1.3.7 Concentration Polarization |
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1.4 Applications of Membranes in Various Fields |
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1.4.1 Drinking Water and Desalination |
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1.4.2 Industrial Wastewater Treatment |
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1.4.2.1 Municipal Wastewater Treatment |
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1.4.2.6 Automobile Industry |
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1.4.2.7 Oil-Water Emulsions |
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1.4.2.8 Nuclear Industry Wastewater |
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1.4.4 Biotechnological Applications |
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| Chapter 2 Transport Mechanisms and Membrane Separation Processes |
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2.2.4 Capillary Condensation |
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2.2.6 Driving Forces for Permeation |
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2.3 Membrane Separation Processes |
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2.3.9 Membrane Distillation |
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2.3.9.1 Transport in Membrane Distillation |
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2.3.10 Membrane Contactors |
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2.3.10.1 Types of Membrane Contactors |
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2.3.11.2 Catalysts in Membrane Reactors |
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2.3.11.3 Configuration of Membrane Reactors |
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2.3.11.4 Types of Membrane Reactors |
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2.4.1 Plate-and-Frame Module |
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2.4.2 Spiral-Wound Module |
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2.4.5 Hollow Fiber Module |
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2.5 Mode of Membrane Operations |
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2.5.4.1 Dead-End Filtration Mode |
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| Chapter 3 Preparation Techniques |
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3.2 Membrane Precursors and Their Roles |
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3.3 Polymeric Membranes Preparation Methods |
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3.3.1 Phase Inversion Method |
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3.3.1.1 Thermally Induced Phase Separation |
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3.3.1.2 Nonsolvent-Induced Phase Separation |
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3.3.1.3 Drying-Induced Phase Separation |
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3.3.1.4 Vapor-Induced Phase Separation |
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3.3.3 Deep Coating Method |
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3.3.4 Track-Etching Method |
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3.3.6 Interfacial Polymerization Method |
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3.3.7 Plasma Polymerization |
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3.4 Polymeric Tubular Membranes |
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3.5 Mixed Matrix Membranes |
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3.6 Ceramic Membrane Preparation Methods |
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3.6.7 Chemical Vapor Deposition |
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3.7 Ceramic Hollow Fiber Membranes |
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3.8 Polymeric Ceramic Composite Membranes |
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| Chapter 4 Characterization Techniques |
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4.2 Morphological Aspects |
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4.2.1 Microscopy Techniques |
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4.2.1.1 Scanning Electron Microscopy |
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4.2.1.2 Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy |
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4.2.1.3 Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy |
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4.2.1.4 Atomic Force Microscopy |
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4.2.2 Permeation Techniques |
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4.2.2.1 Gas-Liquid Permeation |
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4.2.2.2 Liquid-Liquid Displacement Porosimetry |
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4.2.2.3 Molecular Weight Cut-Off |
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4.2.2.5 Hydraulic Permeability |
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4.2.2.6 Equilibrium Water Content |
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4.3.1 X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy |
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4.3.2 Thermogravimetric Analysis |
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4.3.3 X-Ray Diffractometry |
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4.3.4 Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy |
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| Chapter 5 Polymeric Membranes and Their Applications |
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5.2 Advantages Over Ceramic Membranes |
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5.3 Polymeric Membrane Applications in Various Fields |
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5.3.2 Wastewater Treatment |
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5.3.3 Biotechnology and Health Care |
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5.3.3.1 Protein Purification |
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5.3.4 Separation of Racemic and Azeotropic Mixtures |
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5.3.5.2 Hydrogen Production |
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5.3.5.3 Carbon Dioxide Separation |
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5.3.5.4 Gas-Vapor Separation |
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5.3.6.1 Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell |
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5.3.6.2 Direct Methanol Fuel Cell |
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5.3.6.3 Challenges for Fuel Cell Membranes |
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5.3.7 Osmotic Power Plants |
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5.4 Stimuli-Responsive Polymeric Membranes |
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5.4.1 Temperature-Responsive Membranes |
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5.4.2 pH-Responsive Membranes |
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5.4.3 Light-Responsive Membranes |
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5.4.4 Magnetic Field Responsive Membranes |
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5.4.5 Chemical-Responsive Membranes |
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| Chapter 6 Applications of Ceramic Membranes |
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6.2 Advantages Over Polymeric Membranes |
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6.3 Ceramic Membranes and Their Applications |
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6.3.1 Juice Clarification |
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6.3.2 Oily Wastewater Treatment |
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6.3.3 Heavy Metal Removal |
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6.3.4 Protein Fractionation |
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6.3.5 Treatment of Dairy Wastewater |
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| Chapter 7 Fouling Mechanisms and Remedies |
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7.2 Flux Decline Mechanisms |
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7.2.1 Concentration Polarization Model |
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7.2.3 Pore Blocking Model |
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7.2.4 Resistance in Series Model |
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7.2.5 Osmotic Pressure Control Model |
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7.3 Membrane Fouling Reduction Techniques |
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7.3.2 Turbulence Over Membrane Surface |
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7.3.3 Polymer-Enhanced Filtration |
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7.3.4 Micellar-Enhanced Filtration |
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7.3.5 Application of Ultrasound |
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7.3.6 Hydrophilicity of Membrane Material |
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7.3.7 Membrane Surface Charge |
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| Chapter 8 Current Trends in Membrane Science |
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8.2 Development of Artificial Organs |
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8.2.1.1 Developments in Dialysis Membrane Material |
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8.2.4 Artificial Pancreas |
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8.3 Conductive Membranes in Textiles |
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8.3.1 Microencapsulation Technology in Textiles |
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8.3.2 Intelligent Breathable Fabrics |
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8.3.3 Shape-Memory Fabrics |
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8.3.4 Phase Change Materials |
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8.3.5 Smart Flame-Retardant Fabrics |
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8.3.6 Conductive Textiles |
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8.4 Role of Membranes in Military Warfare |
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8.4.4 Monitoring and Sensing |
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8.5 Role of Membranes in the Field of Health |
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8.5.2 Sterilization and Particle Removal |
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8.5.3.1 Osmotic Membrane Drug Delivery Systems |
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8.5.3.2 Diffusion-Controlled Membrane Drug Delivery Systems |
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8.5.8 Antibodies and Enzymes |
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8.6 Membranes for a Better Environment |
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8.6.1 Ozone-Resistant Membranes |
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8.6.2 Membrane Bioreactors |
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| Chapter 9 Future Perspectives of Membrane Science |
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9.2 Advanced Materials for Membranes |
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9.3 Superhydrophilic, -Hydrophobic, -Oleophilic, -Oleophobic Materials and Membranes |
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9.4 Smart Gating Membranes: Smart Separations |
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9.5 Health Care: Smart Wound Healing and Advanced Drug Delivery Systems |
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9.7 Bioinspired and Biomimetic Membranes |
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9.8 Membranes for Smart Textiles |
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