Description
Transport Properties of Polymeric Membranes is an edited collection of papers that covers, in depth, many of the recent technical research accomplishments in transport characteristics through polymers and their applications. Using the transport through polymer membranes method leads to high separation efficiency, low running costs, and simple operating procedures compared to conventional separation methods. This book provides grounding in fundamentals and applications to give you all the information you need on using this method. This book discusses the different types of polymer, their blends, composites, nanocomposites and their applications in the field of liquid, gas and vapor transport.
Some topics of note include modern trends and applications of polymer nanocomposites in solvent, vapor and gas transport; fundamentals and measurement techniques for gas and vapor transport in polymers; and transport properties of hydrogels. This handpicked selection of topics, and the combined expertise of contributors from global industry, academia, government and private research organizations, make this book an outstanding reference for anyone involved in the field of polymer membranes.
- Presents current trends in the field of transport of liquid, gas and vapor through various polymeric systems
- Features case studies focused on industrial applications of membrane technology, along with fundamentals of transport and materials
- Helps readers quickly look up a particular technique to learn key points, capabilities and drawbacks
Table of Contents
Part 1: Liquid Transport Through Polymers1. Introduction to liquid transport characteristics in various polymer, IPNs, Composites and nanocomposites systems 2. Modern trends and applications of solvent transport through various polymer and their nanocomposites3. General trends in the fabrication methods of polymer mebranes for barrier performances4. Fundamentals and measurement techniques for solvent transport in polymers.5. Liquid transport through Elastomers6. Liquid transport through Thermoplastics7. Liquid transport Through Thermosets8. Liquid transport through Polymer blends9. Liquid transport through IPNs10. Liquid transport through polymer composites11. Liquid transport through polymer nanocomposites12. Liquid-Liquid Separation through Polymeric 13. Separation via pervaporation techniques through polymer membranes14. Membrane filtration techniques through polymer nanocomposites15. Liquid transport phenomena though membranes in bioprocessing16. Membrane distillation, pressure retarded osmosis and forward osmosis through polymer membranes
Part 2: Gas Transport Through Polymers17. Introduction to gas transport characteristics in various polymers18. Modern trends and applications of gas transport through various polymers19. Fundamentals and measurement techniques for gas transport in polymers20. Theoretical aspects of gas transport in polymers21. Gas transport and barrier application in Elastomers22. Gas transport through thermoplastics23. Gas transport through thermosets24. Gas transport through polymer blends25. Gas transport through IPNs26. Activation entropy for diffusion of gases through Mixed Matrix Membranes27. Gas transport through polymer /clay nanocomposites28. Gas transport through polymer bionanocomposites29. Gas transport through polymer composites30. Application of gas transport properties in packaging applications
