Nanocomposite Membranes for Water and Gas Separation

1. Overview of membrane technology
   2. Application of nanomaterials in water and gas separation
   3. Recent progress in the development of nanocomposite membranes
   4. Synthesis routes for the fabrication of nanocomposite membranes
   5. Evaluation of the physicochemical properties of the nanocomposite membranes
   6. Transport phenomena through nanocomposite membranes
   7. Operational and environmental challenges of nanocomposite membranes
   8. Application of functional single-element and double-element oxide nanoparticles for the development of nanocomposite membranes
   9. Development of advanced nanocomposite membranes by carbon-based nanomaterials (GO, CNT, and CNC)
   10. Development of advanced nanocomposite membranes by molecular-sieving nanomaterials (zeolite and MOF)
   11. Prospects of nanocomposite membranes for water treatment by NF/RO processes
   12. Prospects of nanocomposite membranes for water treatment by MF/UF processes
   13. Prospects of nanocomposite membranes for water treatment by pervaporation
   14. Prospects of nanocomposite membranes for water treatment by membrane distillation
   15. Prospects of nanocomposite membranes for gas treatment
   16. Thermally-resistant conductive nanocomposite membranes for fuel cell application
   17. Nanocomposite membranes for high-temperature gas and liquid separation
   18. Nanocomposite membranes for the treatment of emerging contaminants

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

Materials Scientists, Engineers, Chemists, Chemical Engineers and Environmental Scientists