Membrane Characterization

Membrane Characterization provides a valuable source of information on how membranes are characterized, an extremely limited field that is confined to only brief descriptions in various technical papers available online.

For the first time, readers will be able to understand the importance of membrane characterization, the techniques required, and the fundamental theory behind them. This book focuses on characterization techniques that are normally used for membranes prepared from polymeric, ceramic, and composite materials.

Features specific details on many membrane characterization techniques for various membrane materials of industrial and academic interestContains examples of international best practice techniques for the evaluation of several membrane parameters, including pore size, charge, and foulingDiscusses various membrane models more suitable to a specific applicationProvides examples of ab initio calculations for the design, optimization, and scale-up of processes based on characterization data

Part 1. Spectroscopy Methods for Membrane Characterization 1. Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy 2. Raman Spectroscopy 3. Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) Spectroscopy 4. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy 5. X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) 6. Small-Angle Scattering Techniques (SAXS/SANS)

Part 2. Microscopy Methods for Membrane Characterization 7. Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) 8. Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) 9. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Energy-Dispersive X-Ray (EDX) Spectroscopy

Part 3. Physical and Chemical Characterization Methods for Membrane Characterization 10. Pore Size Measurements and Distribution for Ceramic Membranes 11. The Bubble Gas Transport Method 12. Contact Angle Measurements

Part 4. Mechanical Properties Characterization of Membranes 13. Mechanical Characterization of Membranes

Part 5. Mass Transport, Modeling and Feed Solution Characterization 14. Gas and Vapor Transport in Membranes 15. Mass Transport in Porous Liquid Phase Membranes 16. The Use of Modeling for Characterization of Membranes 17. Feed Solution Characterization 18. Electrokinetic Phenomena for Membrane Charge