Nanocomposite Membranes for Water and Gas Separation

1. Overview of membrane technology
2. Recent progress in the development of nanocomposite membranes
3. Synthesis routes for the fabrication of nanocomposite membranes
4. Transport phenomena through nanocomposite membranes
5. Application of functional single-element and double-element oxide nanoparticles for the development of nanocomposite membranes
6. Development of advanced nanocomposite membranes by carbon-based nanomaterials (CNTs and GO)
7. Development of advanced nanocomposite membranes by molecular sieving nanomaterials (zeolite and MOF)
8. Development of nanocomposite membranes by electrospun nanofibrous materials
9. Development of nanocomposite membranes by biomimicking nanomaterials
10. Prospects of nanocomposite membranes for water treatment by pressure-driven membrane processes
11. Prospects of nanocomposite membranes for water treatment by osmotic-driven membrane processes
12. Prospects of nanocomposite membranes for water treatment by membrane distillation
13. Prospects of nanocomposite membranes for water treatment by electrodriven membrane processes
14. Prospects of nanocomposite membranes for natural gas treatment
15. Prospects of nanocomposite membranes for nitrogen and oxygen enrichment
16. Prospects of nanocomposite membranes for the recovery of hydrogen and production of syngas
17. Prospects of nanocomposite membranes for gas separation by membrane contactors
18. Prospects of nanocomposite membranes in commercial scale
19. Operational and environmental challenges of nanocomposite membranes

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