Societal issues global warming

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. 

Chapter 1 continues to set the philosophical tone for the book. Three major and current societal issues involving chemistry are introduced. An introduction to fossil fuel use and its relationship to global warming has been added. There is an expanded discussion of risk/benefit analysis. 

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