MEMBRANE TECHNOLOGY - VOLUME 6 SYNTHETIC MEMBRANE

Membrane technology has become an important unit operation in many technical processes and in life science. It is a clean and energy saving alternative to traditional/conventional processes. The global market share 2004 was overall 6.5 bn USD with an expected yearly growth rate of 7%: 40% for water treatment, 13% for food and beverages, 10% for pharmaceutical applications, 6% for the chemical industry, the remainder being divided up between smaller markets. Our handbook will cover all relevant applications of synthetic membranes including one volume on the different types of membranes and their preparation methods.