'Membrane Separation Systems : Recent Developments and Future Directions

discusses Recent Developments And Future Directions In The Field Of Membrane Separation Systems. Describes Research Needed To Bring Energy-saving Membrane Separation Processes To Technical And Commercial Readiness For Commercial Acceptance Within The Next 5 To 20 Years. Pays Particular Attention To Identifying Currently Emerging Innovative Processes. booknews an Assessment Conducted By A Group Of Six Membrane Separation Experts Who Examined The Worldwide Status Of Research In Seven Major Membrane Areas. These Encompassed Four Mature Technology Areas: Reverse Osmosis, Microfiltration, Ultrafiltration, And Electrodialysis; Two Developing Areas: Gas Separation And Pervaporation; And One Emerging Technology: Facilitated Transport. The Information In The Book Is From A Report Prepared By Membrane Technology & Research, Inc. For The Us Dept. Of Energy, April 1990. No Index. Annotation C. Book News, Inc., Portland, Or (booknews.com) Describes research needed to bring energy-saving membrane separation processes to technical and commercial readiness for commercial acceptance within the next 5 to 20 years. ÍNDICE: Volume I 1. Executive Summary 2. Assessment Methodology 3. Introduction 4. Government Support of Membrane Research 5. Analysis of Research Needs Appendix A: Peer Reviewers' Comments Volume II Introduction to Volume II 1. Membrane and Module Preparation 2. Pervaporation 3. Gas Separation 4. Facilitated Transport 5. Reverse Osmosis 6. Microfiltration 7. Ultrafiltration 8. Electrodialysis 9. Glossary of Symbols and Abbreviations