Study of membrane processes for process intensification in solid, liquid and gas phase.

In this project, a thorough study of the potential of membrane processes for intensification of separations related to solid, liquid and gas phases is carried out. The objective is to elaborate a broad vision for further research on the basis of mainly advanced separations in membrane contactors, with liquid phases as starting point but with a clear option to integrate solid phases and gas phases in the methodology. This requires a hybrid approach involving also other membrane separation processes and, where necessary, non-membrane processes such as crystallization. The application area is mainly in environmental technology, where wastewater treatment and flue gas treatment (e.g., reduction of CO2 emissions) are considered, and chemical technology, where the integration is mainly related to the development of membrane reactors.

Keywords:Membrane technology, Process intensification, Membrane contactors, Advanced separations, Sustainable technology, Chemical engineering, Environmental technology

Disciplines:Physical chemistry, Sustainable and environmental engineering