Water purification by membranes: The role of polymer science

• Published in: Journal of polymer science. Part B, Polymer physics Vol. 48; no. 15; pp. 1685 - 1718
• Main Authors: Geise, Geoffrey M, Lee, Hae-Seung, Miller, Daniel J, Freeman, Benny D, McGrath, James E, Paul, Donald R
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Hoboken Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company 01.08.2010; Wiley
• Subjects: Applied sciences; charge transport; Chemical engineering; chemistry; Chlorine; Cleaning; desalination; Drinking water and swimming-pool water. Desalination; energy efficiency; Exact sciences and technology; Exchange resins and membranes; Flux; Forms of application and semi-finished materials; fouling; ionomers; Membrane separation (reverse osmosis, dialysis...); Membranes; Pollution; Polymer industry, paints, wood; polymers; Readers; Reproduction; separation techniques; State of the art; Technology of polymers; Water purification; Water treatment and pollution; Membrane separation; Drinking water treatment; membranes; Polymeric membrane; separation techniques; ionomers; Desalination; water purification; Review; charge transport

Two of the greatest challenges facing the 21st century involve providing sustainable supplies of clean water and energy, two highly interrelated resources, at affordable costs. Membrane technology is expected to continue to dominate the water purification technologies owing to its energy efficiency....