articleAdvanced Energy and Sustainability ResearchFeb 19, 2024GOLD OA

Membrane Technology for Energy Saving: Principles, Techniques, Applications, Challenges, and Prospects

Queen's University Belfast · National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries · +6 more institutions

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Abstract

Membrane technology emerges as a transformative solution for global challenges, excelling in water treatment, gas purification, and waste recycling. This comprehensive review navigates the principles, advantages, challenges, and prospects of membrane technology, emphasizing its pivotal role in addressing contemporary environmental and sustainability issues. The goal is to contribute to environmental objectives by exploring the principles, mechanisms, advantages, and limitations of membrane technology. Noteworthy features include energy efficiency, selectivity, and minimal environmental footprint, distinguishing it from conventional methods. Advances in nanomembranes, organic porous membranes, and metal‐organic…

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Keywords
  • Sustainability
  • Nanotechnology
  • Desalination
  • Biochemical engineering
  • Membrane
  • Engineering
  • Process engineering
  • Materials science
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