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A guide to membrane separation based on a variety of porous materials with promising separation applications

Microporous Materials for Separation Membranes offers an in-depth guide that explores microporous materials? potential for membrane applications. The authors?two experts on the topic?examine a wide range of porous materials that have application potential including: microporous silica, porous carbons, zeolites, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and porous organic frameworks (POFs).

Comprehensive in scope, the book covers a broad range of topics on membrane separations such as: hydrogen recovery, carbon dioxide capture, air purification, hydrocarbon separation, pervaporation, and water treatment. In addition, this up-to-date resource explores the most recent materials for preparing microporous membranes and explores the most promising applications for industrial use. This important book:

-Examines the use of microporous materials as membranes to perform with different gases and liquids
-Offers an overview of the basic knowledge of membrane separation and an intense examination of separations
-Describes the state-of-the-art of membrane separation with porous materials
-Highlights the most promising applications of industrial interest

Written for scientists working in the fields of membranes, gas and liquid, Microporous Materials for Separation Membranes offers a valuable guide to the potential of microporous materials for membrane applications.

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Chapter 1:Introduction of Microporous Membranes
Chapter 2: Microporous Silica Membranes
Chapter 3: Carbon Based Membranes
Chapter 4: Microporous Membranes for Water Purification
Chapter 5: Mixed Matrix Membranes
Chapter 6: Zeolite Membranes
Chapter 7: Gas Separations with Zeolite Membranes
Chapter 8: Pervaporation with Zeolite Membranes
Chapter 9: MOF Membranes and Their H2 Separation Properties
Chapter 10: CO2 Capture with MOF Membranes
Chapter 11: MOF Membranes for Vapor or Liquid Separation
Chapter 12: Microporous Organic Framework Materials for Membrane Separations

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Xiaoqin Zou, PhD., is a full professor at the Northeast Normal University (NENU) in Changchun, China. His current scientific interests include the syntheses, characterizations, and advanced applications of novel porous membranes. Guangshan Zhu is the Director of Key Lab of Polyoxometalate Science of Ministry of Education at NENU, China. He has received numerous scientific awards, including the Second Grade Award of the State Natural Science Award of China, and more.

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