Membrane Processes in Biotechnology and Pharmaceutics

Catherine Charcosset (Author)

9780444563347

Hardback, published 31 January 2012

350 pages
22.9 x 15.1 x 2.5 cm, 0.68 kg

Membrane processes are increasingly used in pharmaceutical and biochemical engineering and biotechnology for concentration and purification, synthesis of molecules and drug delivery systems, and support for biochemical reactions. This book provides a state-of-the art overview of the classical membrane processes used in pharmaceutical and biochemical engineering and biotechnology, such as ultrafiltration, microfiltration, virus filtration, membrane chromatography, membrane emulsification, liquid membranes and membrane bioreactors. It describes the general rules (principles, choice of configurations, membranes, parameters, etc.), recent developments (fouling control, increase permeate flux and selectivity, etc.), applications, and theoretical descriptions. Further, it presents emerging processes such as solvent resistant nanofiltration and membrane crystallization.

Preface1. Principles on Membrane and Membrane Processes2. Ultrafiltration3. Microfiltration4. Virus Filtration5. Membrane Chromatography6. Membranes for the Preparation of Emulsions and Particles7. Other Membrane Processes8. Some PerspectivesIndex

Subject Areas: Pharmaceutical technology [TDCW], Biotechnology [TCB], Biochemical engineering [TC]