Transport Properties of Polymeric Membranes

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 materialsHelps readers quickly look up a particular technique to learn key points, capabilities and drawbacks

Part 1: Liquid Transport Through Polymers 1. 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 nanocomposites 3. General trends in the fabrication methods of polymer mebranes for barrier performances 4. Fundamentals and measurement techniques for solvent transport in polymers. 5. Liquid transport through Elastomers 6. Liquid transport through Thermoplastics 7. Liquid transport Through Thermosets 8. Liquid transport through Polymer blends 9. Liquid transport through IPNs 10. Liquid transport through polymer composites 11. Liquid transport through polymer nanocomposites 12. Liquid-Liquid Separation through Polymeric 13. Separation via pervaporation techniques through polymer membranes 14. Membrane filtration techniques through polymer nanocomposites 15. Liquid transport phenomena though membranes in bioprocessing 16. Membrane distillation, pressure retarded osmosis and forward osmosis through polymer membranes

Part 2: Gas Transport Through Polymers 17. Introduction to gas transport characteristics in various polymers 18. Modern trends and applications of gas transport through various polymers 19. Fundamentals and measurement techniques for gas transport in polymers 20. Theoretical aspects of gas transport in polymers 21. Gas transport and barrier application in Elastomers 22. Gas transport through thermoplastics 23. Gas transport through thermosets 24. Gas transport through polymer blends 25. Gas transport through IPNs 26. Activation entropy for diffusion of gases through Mixed Matrix Membranes 27. Gas transport through polymer /clay nanocomposites 28. Gas transport through polymer bionanocomposites 29. Gas transport through polymer composites 30. Application of gas transport properties in packaging applications