Mixed-Matrix Membranes

Mixed-matrix membranes are identified as a new type of membranes being more efficient due to the inorganic particles in their structure. In industry they can be a good substitute for old methods which consume a lot of energy. Thus, the present research scrutinizes different filling particles used in this group of membranes, applications, shortcomings and the challenges of producing these types of membranes.
In the past few decades, by developing technology and industry day by day, due to the decreasing of energy resources, the integration and optimization of energy consumption in separation facilities and technologies is one of the main priorities of industrial units. e.g., gas, petrochemicals and refineries. In the common and commercial units, a high level of energy usage, in addition to imposing heavy costs, would in paralel also increase the environmental pollution. The excessive consumption of raw materials and energy, the producing of toxic and polluted substances causes irreparable damages to the environment. Therefore, energy optimization and increasing the rate of separation was always one of the most important issues in modification and design of industrial processes.
This book explains the key parameters in the fabrication methods through blending of polymeric and non-polymeric materials containing different components in their chemical structures. It is a complete overview of all relevant and similar references in the field of membrane technology in oil, gas and petrochemicals, by considering standards and the way of performing separation techniques and implementing projects.