Membrane-Based Separations in Metallurgy

Membrane-Based Separation in Metallurgy: Principles and Applications begins with basic coverage of the basic principles of the topic and then explains how membrane technology helps in the development of new environmentally friendly and sustainable metallurgical processes.

The book features the principles of metallurgical process and how widely the membrane-based technology has been applied in metallurgical industry, including the basic principles of membrane-based separation in terms of material science, membrane structure engineering, transport mechanisms, and module design, detailed metallurgical process flowcharts with emphasis on membrane separations, current process designs, and describes problems and provides possible solutions.

In addition, the book includes specific membrane applications, molecular design of materials, fine tuning of membrane’s multi-scale structure, module selection and process design, along with a final analysis of the environmental and economic benefits achieved by using these new processes.

• Outlines membrane separation processes and their use in the field of metallurgy
• Includes case studies and examples of various processes
• Describes individual unit operations and sectors of extractive metallurgy in a clear and thorough presentation for students and engineers
• Provides a quick reference to wastewater treatment using membrane technology in the metallurgical industry
• Outlines the design of flowsheets, a topic that is not covered in academic studies, but is necessary for the design of working process
• Provides examples and analysis of the economic implications and environmental and social impacts

Chemists; chemical and metallurgical engineers; membrane technologists; environmental engineers in academia, research and industry, developers and manufacturers of membranes

Part 1: Introduction

Chapter 1: Metallurgy: Importance, Processes, and Development Status

• Abstract
• 1.1. Introduction
• 1.2. Extractive Metallurgy
• 1.3. Current Status of Metallurgical Industry
• 1.4. Conclusions
• Glossary and Symbols

Chapter 2: Membrane-Based Separation

• Abstract
• 2.1. Basics About Membrane-Based Separation
• 2.2. Fundamentals of Some Technically Relevant Separations
• 2.3. Brief History of Development
• 2.4. Conclusions
• Glossary and Symbols
• Nomenclature
• Greek Symbols
• Subscripts

Part 2: Membrane-Based Separation for Metallurgical Process Improvement and Wastewater Treatment

Chapter 3: Ferrous Metallurgy

• Abstract
• 3.1. Iron and Steel
• 3.2. Chromium
• 3.3. Manganese
• 3.4. Conclusions
• Glossary and Symbols

Chapter 4: Heavy Nonferrous Metals

• Abstract
• 4.1. Nickel
• 4.2. Copper
• 4.3. Zinc and Lead
• 4.4. Other Researches About Heavy Metal Wastewater Treatment
• 4.5. Remediation of Heavy Metal Polluted Soil
• 4.6. Groundwater Remediation
• 4.7. Conclusions
• Glossary and Symbols

Chapter 5: Light Nonferrous Metals

• Abstract
• 5.1. Lithium
• 5.2. Aluminum
• 5.3. Conclusions
• Glossary and Symbols

Chapter 6: Refractory Metals

• Abstract
• 6.1. Molybdenum
• 6.2. Titanium
• 6.3. Tungsten
• 6.4. Vanadium
• 6.5. Zirconium
• 6.6. Conclusions
• Symbols and Nomenclature

Chapter 7: Scattered and Rare Earth Metals

• Abstract
• 7.1. Introduction
• 7.2. Extraction Using Liquid Membrane for Mixed Rare Earth Enrichment
• 7.3. Researches and/or Applications Addressing Specific Metal
• 7.4. Applications Common for Rare Earth Metallurgy
• 7.5. Wastewater Treatment
• 7.6. Conclusions
• Glossary and Symbols

Chapter 8: Radioactive Metals

• Abstract
• 8.1. Introduction
• 8.2. Treatment of Leaching Solution (or Metal Extraction)
• 8.3. Metal Compound Production
• 8.4. Processing of Radioactive Wastes
• 8.5. More Researches and Examples
• 8.6. Conclusions
• Glossary and Symbols

Chapter 9: Noble Metals

• Abstract
• 9.1. Introduction
• 9.2. Acid Mine Drainage Wastewater
• 9.3. Cyanide Barren Solution Treatment
• 9.4. Metallurgical Wastewater
• 9.5. New Developments
• 9.6. Conclusions
• Nomenclature

Chapter 10: More Works on Waste Treatment and Process Improvement

• Abstract
• 10.1. Waste Gas Treatment
• 10.2. Water Treatment
• 10.3. Potential Applications in Hydrometallurgical Processes
• 10.4. Conclusions
• Glossary and Symbols

Part 3: Development of Special Industrial Membranes for Metallurgy

Chapter 11: Overview

• Abstract

Chapter 12: Polymeric Membranes

• Abstract
• 12.1. Nanofiltration
• 12.2. Ion-Exchange Membrane
• 12.3. Materials and Membranes for Ultrafiltration
• Glossary and Symbols

Chapter 13: Membrane Contactor

• Abstract
• 13.1. Membrane Distillation
• 13.2. Other Membrane Contactors
• 13.3. Control of Pore-wetting State
• 13.4. Modules and Commercial Products
• Glossary and Symbols

Chapter 14: Ceramic Membranes

• Abstract
• 14.1. Introduction
• 14.2. General Progress in Membrane Fabrication and Modification
• 14.3. Application-Orientated Consideration for Porous Ceramic Membrane Fabrication
• 14.4. Industrialization
• 14.5. Perspectives
• Glossary and Symbols

Chapter 15: Metal Membranes

• Abstract
• 15.1. Introduction
• 15.2. Stainless Steel-Based Porous Metal Membrane
• 15.3. Membranes Based on Metal Alloys
• 15.4. Industrialization
• 15.5. Conclusions
• Glossary and Symbols