Through and Complete Overview of the Entire Field of Catalytic Membrane Reactors
Catalysis in membrane reactors is the subject of much research. During the past three decades, this technical concept has attracted substantial worldwide attention and process development efforts. Catalytic Membranes and Membrane Reactors covers this fascinating field and presents the key concepts and innovative ideas to the reader. It is based on a well-balanced multidisciplinary approach to appeal to a wide audience of readers. Sample topics discussed within the work include:
- Basic principles of membrane reactors
- The membrane reactor concept in a practical sense
- The multidisciplinary aspects of catalytic membranes and membrane reactors
- Emerging technologies and the latest research advances in the field
This book serves as a reference for understanding and applying the membrane reactor concept to research or production. Chemical engineers, process engineers, and professionals in the chemical and biotechnological industries will find value in it.
Table of Contents
IntroductionPrinciples of membrane separation processes
The coupling of the membrane separation process with a catalytic reaction
CATALYTIC MEMBRANE SEPARATION PROCESSES
Dehydrogenation reactions
Hydrogenation reactions
Oxidation reactions
Other catalytic reactions
PERVAPORATION MEMBRANE REACTORS
MEMBRANE BIOREACTORS
Membrane reactors for biochemicals production (Whole-cell membrane bioreactors, Enzymatic membrane bioreactors, Technical challenges for membrane bioreactors)
Environmental applications of membrane bioreactors
MODELLING OF MEMBRANE REACTORS
Catalytic membrane reactors (Fundamentals, Thermal effects, The catalytic membrane reactor vs. conventional reactors, Non-permselective catalytically active membranes, Three-phase catalytic membrane reactors, Other modelling aspects of catalytic membrane reactors)
Modelling of pervaporation membrane reactors
Modelling of membrane bioreactors
ECONOMIC AND TECHNICAL FEASIBILITY ISSUES OF MEMBRANE REACTOR PROCESSES
Catalytic membrane reactors
Membrane bioreactors
Concluding thoughts
References
