Nanocomposite Membranes for Water and Gas Separation

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 nanomaterialsDiscusses the surface modification of nanomaterials to fabricate robust nanocomposite membranesOutlines the environmental and operational challenges for the application of nanocomposite membranes

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