Description
Membrane Characterization provides a valuable source of information on how membranes are characterized, an extremely limited field that is confined to only brief descriptions in various technical papers available online.For the first time, readers will be able to understand the importance of membrane characterization, the techniques required, and the fundamental theory behind them. This book focuses on characterization techniques that are normally used for membranes prepared from polymeric, ceramic, and composite materials.- Features specific details on many membrane characterization techniques for various membrane materials of industrial and academic interest- Contains examples of international best practice techniques for the evaluation of several membrane parameters, including pore size, charge, and fouling- Discusses various membrane models more suitable to a specific application- Provides examples of ab initio calculations for the design, optimization, and scale-up of processes based on characterization data
Table of Contents
Part 1. Spectroscopy Methods for Membrane Characterization1. Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy2. Raman Spectroscopy3. Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) Spectroscopy4. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy5. X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS)6. Small-Angle Scattering Techniques (SAXS/SANS)Part 2. Microscopy Methods for Membrane Characterization7. Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)8. Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)9. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Energy-Dispersive X-Ray (EDX) SpectroscopyPart 3. Physical and Chemical Characterization Methods for Membrane Characterization10. Pore Size Measurements and Distribution for Ceramic Membranes11. The Bubble Gas Transport Method12. Contact Angle MeasurementsPart 4. Mechanical Properties Characterization of Membranes13. Mechanical Characterization of MembranesPart 5. Mass Transport, Modeling and Feed Solution Characterization14. Gas and Vapor Transport in Membranes15. Mass Transport in Porous Liquid Phase Membranes16. The Use of Modeling for Characterization of Membranes17. Feed Solution Characterization18. Electrokinetic Phenomena for Membrane Charge
