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Multi-Layer Composite (MLC) Membranes for Gas Separation (eBook, PDF)

Volume 1: A Fundamental Overview

Redaktion: Farrukh, Sarah; Yu, Zhibin; Fan, Xianfeng; Karim, Syed Shujaat

Beschreibung

This book offers an in-depth exploration of the fundamentals of multi-layer composite (MLC) membranes for the gas separation applications. It provides a comprehensive overview of MLC membranes, including their historical development, structural features, fabrication techniques, selection criteria, mathematical models for gas transport, gas separation mechanisms, characterization methods, detailed adsorption mechanisms, current challenges, and future trends in gas separation technology.

Serving as a valuable reference, this book is designed for materials scientists, environmental engineers, and chemical engineers seeking fundamental insights into the effective utilization of MLC membranes for energy-efficient gas separation processes.

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Autor

Dr. Sarah Farrukh Dr. Sarah Farrukh is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Edinburgh, UK, specializing in designing experimental rigs, fabricating materials, and conducting advanced data analysis for energy storage materials. She previously served as an Associate Professor at the School of Chemical and Materials Engineering (SCME), National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Pakistan, where she co-founded the Membranes for Advanced Research Laboratory (MEMAR Lab). With over seven years of experience in academia and industry, her research encompasses energy storage, carbon capture, and wastewater treatment. She has authored more than 70 indexed publications, over 8 book chapters, and two books: Nano-Technology and Generation of Sustainable Hydrogen and Facilitated Transport Membranes (FTMs) for CO2 Capture: Overview and Future Trends. Her contributions have received over 1,500 citations, featuring an h-index of 24 and an i10-index of 48. She has secured three research grants and submitted three patents. Additionally, her work as editor and co-author on Multi-Layer Composite (MLC) Membranes for Gas Separation was funded by the EPSRC project (Grant No. EP/W027593/1). Engr. Syed Shujaat Karim Engr. Syed Shujaat Karim completed his MS in Chemical Engineering from the School of Chemical and Materials Engineering (SCME), National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Pakistan. As a Research Assistant, he focused on polymeric and composite membranes for gas separation, lightweight materials for electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding, and waste plastic recycling. Previously, in his BSc Chemical Engineering at the University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Peshawar, he researched wastewater treatment processes, including oil-water separation. His research interests include environmental remediation, separation technology, and computational modeling. He has authored 22 indexed publications and co-authored a book: Facilitated Transport Membranes (FTMs) for CO2 Capture: Overview and Future Trends. His work contributes to advancements in membrane technology and industrial solutions.. Dr. Xianfeng Fan Professor Xianfeng Fan, Chair of Particulate Materials Processing at the University of Edinburgh, UK, is a leading researcher in chemical engineering and materials science. Holding degrees in Chemical Engineering, Materials, and Metallurgy (MEng, MSc, PhD), his research focuses on particulate processing, multiphase flows, photocatalysts, and gas separation. He is active in professional organizations, such as the Institute of Cast Metals Engineers, and has served on editorial boards for journals like Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. His citation metrics of 6,312 total citations, an h-index of 42, and an i10-index of 111 highlight his significant influence in sustainable technologies and materials processing. Dr. Zhibin Yu Professor Zhibin Yu, Chair of Energy Engineering at the University of Liverpool, leads the Energy Research Cluster and holds a Royal Society Industrial Fellowship (2023–2027). With a BEng from Huazhong University of Science and Technology and a PhD from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, his research in thermal engineering includes work at CNRS, France. A Chartered Engineer, Fellow of the Institution of Engineers in Scotland (IES), and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), his citation metrics of 3,646 total citations, an h-index of 35, and an i10-index of 80 reflect his contributions to thermal energy and sustainable engineering.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Springer International Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 191
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. Mai 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9783031864025
• Artikelnr.: 74311939