Current Trends and Future Developments on (Bio-) Membranes
Membrane Technologies in Environmental Protection and Public Health: Challenges and Opportunities

Gives a comprehensive overview on the new/recent applications of membrane technology in reducing air pollution in urban and industrial environments

Angelo Basile (Edited by), Mario Gensini (Edited by), Ivo Allegrini (Edited by), Alberto Figoli (Edited by)

9780128241035

Paperback, published 26 January 2023

396 pages
23.5 x 19 x 2.5 cm, 0.45 kg

Approx.376 pages

1. Introduction to Environmental Pollution: An antrapogenic or a natural issue?
2. The Environmental Pollution’s influence on Public Health: General Principles
3. Public Health and Environmental Pollution: some case studies
4. Environmental monitoring: strengths and challenges
5. Environmental monitoring and membrane technologies: a possible marriage?
6. Toxic metal ions removal for potable water: some case studies (arsenic and mercury, etc.)
7. Some organic compounds in potable water: the PFASs, EDCs and PPCPs issues
8. Membranes as a tool for organic compounds remediation in potable waters
9. Membranes for air cleaning
10. Membrane sensors for pollution problems

Subject Areas: Chemical engineering [TDCB]