Polymeric solvent-resistant nanofiltration membranes

Problems to be solved are related to membrane stability (of polymeric membranes, but also the development of hydrophobic ceramic nanofiltration membranes and pervaporation membranes resistant to extreme conditions), to a lack of fundamental knowledge on transport mechanisms and models, and to the need for simulation tools to be able to predict the performance of solvent-resistant nanofiltration and pervaporation in a process environment. This will require an investment in basic and applied research, but will generate a breakthrough in important societal issues such as energy consumption, global warming and the development of a sustainable chemical industry. [Pg.58]

Kosaraju, P. B. and Sirkar, K. K. 2008.InterfaciaUy polymerized thin film composite membranes on microporous polypropylene supports for solvent-resistant nanofiltration. Journal of Membrane Science 321 155-161. [Pg.33]