Green Membrane Separation Technology: Sustainable Solutions

Current Trends and Future Developments in Bio-Membranes
Erscheinungsjahr 2026
ISBN: 978-0-443-44538-5
Verlag: Elsevier Science

Buch, Englisch, 350 Seiten, Format (B × H): 191 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 449 g

Green Membrane Separation Technology: Sustainable Solutions delves: Current Trends and Future Developments in Bio-membranes into the innovative world of environmentally-friendly membrane technologies. The book covers the fundamental principles, design methodologies, and practical applications of green membrane systems, focusing on their role in sustainable practices across various industries. With an emphasis on energy efficiency, waste reduction, and the utilization of renewable resources, this book serves as a vital reference for researchers, engineers, and industry professionals dedicated to advancing sustainable membrane technology. The book is structured to provide a thorough understanding of green membrane separation technology, beginning with the basic concepts and progressing through sustainable membrane materials and fabrication techniques.

Sections explore energy-efficient membrane processes, evaluate environmental impacts through lifecycle assessments, and highlight applications in water treatment, the food and beverage industry, and energy and environmental sectors. Additionally, the book addresses the economic analysis of green membrane technologies, the challenges faced, and future directions for research and industrial applications.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Rathod, Ajit P

Basile, Angelo

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Verfahrenstechnik, Chemieingenieurwesen

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Basic Concept of Green Membrane Separation Technology
2. Sustainable Membrane Materials
3. Green Membrane Fabrication Techniques
4. Energy-Efficient Membrane Processes
5. Environmental Impact and Life Cycle Assessment
6. Green Membrane Applications in Water Treatment
7. Green Membrane Applications in Food and Beverage Industry
8.Green Membrane Applications in Energy and Environment
9. Economic Analysis of Green Membrane Technologies
10. Challenges and Future Directions in Green Membrane Technology
11.Industrial Applications of Green Membrane Technologies

Über Autor(innen)

Basile, Angelo
Angelo Basile, a Chemical Engineer with a Ph.D. in Technical Physics, was a senior Researcher at the ITM-CNR as a responsible for the research related to both ultra-pure hydrogen production and CO2 capture using Pd-based Membrane Reactors. He is a reviewer for 165 int. journals, an editor/author of more than 50 scientific books and 140 chapters on international books on membrane science and technology; with various patens (7 Italian, 2 European, and 1 worldwide). He is a referee of 1more than 150 international scientific journals and a Member of the Editorial Board of more than 20 of them. Basile is also an associate editor of the: Int. J. Hydrogen Energy; Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Eng.; journal Frontiers in Membrane Science and Technology; and co-Editor-in-chief of the Int. J. Membrane Science & Technol.

Rathod, Ajit P
Dr. Ajit P. Rathod is an Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at VNIT, Nagpur, specializing in Membrane Separation Processes, Pervaporation, Heat Transfer, Biomass, Adsorption, and Advanced Oxidation Processes. He holds three patents and has published over 55 research papers and presented more than 35 at conferences. With over 800 citations, he has served as an examiner for Ph.D. and M.Tech programs and has guided three Ph.D. students. Dr. Rathod has organized training programs, completed two research projects, and is a life member of several professional organizations, while also being invited to speak internationally.