This book provides an overview of the development and selection of functional polymers and nanomaterials for membrane development and their applications. It covers the definition, classification, and preparation of various functional polymers and nanocomposites, and highlights potential applications of functional polymers and nanomaterials in membrane technology. Details the selection of structural and functional materials, as well as material synthesis, modification, and characterization techniques Describes emerging applications of functional materials in wastewater treatment, desalination, energy, and bioremediation Includes numerous industrial case studies, practical examples and questions, providing a comprehensive introduction to the topic Discusses industrial potential, implementation, and limitations By combining aspects of both science and technology, this book serves as a useful resource for scientists and engineers working on membrane applications of materials.

This book provides an overview of the development and selection of functional polymers and nanomaterials for membrane development and their applications. It covers the definition, classification, and preparation of various functional polymers and nanocomposites, and highlights potential applications of functional polymers and nanomaterials in membrane technology. Details the selection of structural and functional materials, as well as material synthesis, modification, and characterization techniques Describes emerging applications of functional materials in wastewater treatment, desalination, energy, and bioremediation Includes numerous industrial case studies, practical examples and questions, providing a comprehensive introduction to the topic Discusses industrial potential, implementation, and limitations By combining aspects of both science and technology, this book serves as a useful resource for scientists and engineers working on membrane applications of materials.

Emerging Membrane Technology for Sustainable Water Treatment provides the latest information on the impending crisis posed by water stress and poor sanitation, a timely issue that is one of the greatest human challenges of the 21st century. The book also discusses the use of membrane technology, a serious contender that can be used to confront the crisis on a global scale, along with its specific uses as a solution to this escalating problem. - Provides a unique source on membrane technology and its application for water treatment - Focuses on technologies designed for the treatment of seawater and brackish water - Highlights the most economically and environmentally friendly membrane technologies - Lists various technologies and emphasizes their link to renewable energy, energy efficiency, nanotechnology, reuse, and recycle

Metal-Organic Frameworks for Environmental Applications examines this important topic, looking at potential materials and methods for the remediation of pressing pollution issues, such as heavy-metal contaminants in water streams, radioactive waste disposal, marine oil-spillage, the treatment of textile and dye industry effluents, the clean-up of trace amounts of explosives in land and water, and many other topics. This survey of the cutting-edge research and technology of MOFs is an invaluable resource for researchers working in inorganic chemistry and materials science, but it is also ideal for graduate students studying MOFs and their applications. - Examines the applications of metal-organic frameworks for the remediation of environmental pollutants - Features leading experts who research the applications of MOFs from around the world, including contributions from the United States, India and China - Explores possible solutions to some of today's most pressing environmental challenges, such as heavy-metal contamination in bodies of water, oil spills and clean-up of explosives hidden in land and water - Provides an excellent reference for researchers and graduate students studying in the areas of inorganic chemistry, materials chemistry and environmental science

Functional membranes are used in food processing, sensor technology, medical and biomedical devices, desalination, waste water treatment, CO2 capture, energy production and energy storage, optoelectronics etc. The book reviews recent advances in the field and discusses challenges and perspectives. Keywords: Membrane Fabrication, Polymer Membranes, Self-Assembled Membranes, Molecular Probes, Membrane Fouling, Membrane Cleaning, Microfiltration, Ultrafiltration, Food Processing, Sensors, Medical Devices, Biomedical Applications, Desalination, Wastewater Treatment, Ion Exchange Processes, Polymeric Ceramic Membranes, Nano Holes, Fuel Cells, Lithium-Ion Batteries, Optoelectronics.

Nanocomposite Membranes for Water and Gas Separation presents an introduction to the application of nanocomposite membranes in both water and gas separation processes. This in-depth literature review and discussion focuses on state-of-the-art nanocomposite membranes, current challenges and future progress, including helpful guidelines for the further improvement of these materials for water and gas separation processes. Chapters address material development, synthesis protocols, and the numerical simulation of nanocomposite membranes, along with current challenges and future trends in the areas of water and gas separation. - Explains the development of nanocomposite membranes through bio-mimicking nanomaterials - Discusses the surface modification of nanomaterials to fabricate robust nanocomposite membranes - Outlines the environmental and operational challenges for the application of nanocomposite membranes

Demand for safe and clean water is ever increasing and on the other hand, efforts to recover wasted resources particularly water are also gaining significant importance. Researchers, scientists, innovators, and policymakers throughout the world are investing their time and efforts to build effective and sustainable infrastructure to manage and recover resources from discarded wastes of various states and nature. This book would serve as a guide to researchers, technologists, policymakers as well as students on the various materials stock and methods developed in recent years to address complex pollutants that are difficult to treat or remove with conventional as well as existing water treatment methods.