CRC Press Membrane Science and Technology

Product Description This volume covers the theory and applications of transport phenomena in synthetic membranes - describing modern membrane preparation methods, structures, characteristics and properties.;Examining different types of membranes and how they are used, Membrane Science and Technology: presents the physical and chemical fundamentals of membrane science; introduces such new techniques of membrane preparation as Langmuir-Blodgett, liquid crystalline, and plasma deposition; spotlights experimental procedures based on wet as well as dry processes; discusses the practical application of chemical processing and engineering; and considers biomedical uses in membrane science .;This book should be a useful resource for industrial chemists and biochemists; chemical, electrical, electronics and agricultural engineers; environmental, materials and polymer scientists; and upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in these disciplines. Review ". . .fully illustrated. . .well referenced. . ..shows the vitality of the membrane field in Japan. " ---Chemistry & Industry ". . .a valuable resource of information for industrialists and. . .a useful. . .introduction for undergraduate and postgraduate students. " ---Trends in Polymer Science ". . .a valuable addition to our literature. . ..a useful introduction to membranes as well as an easy-to-consult reference text for professionals in the field. " ---Journal of Membrane Science