Emerging Membrane Technology for Sustainable Water Treatment

Abstract

Emerging Membrane Technology for Sustainable Water Treatment provides the latest information on the impending crisis posed by water stress and poor sanitation, a timely issue that is one of the greatest human challenges of the 21st century. The book also discusses the use of membrane technology, a serious contender that can be used to confront the crisis on a global scale, along with its specific uses as a solution to this escalating problem. Provides a unique source on membrane technology and its application for water treatmentFocuses on technologies designed for the treatment of seawater and brackish waterHighlights the most economically and environmentally friendly membrane technologiesLists various technologies and emphasizes their link to renewable energy, energy efficiency, nanotechnology, reuse, and recycle.