Membrane processes in biotechnology and pharmaceutics /
First Statement of Responsibility
Catherine Charcosset.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
Boston :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Elsevier,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
c2012.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
xi, 336 p. :
Other Physical Details
ill. ;
Dimensions
24 cm.
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
Text of Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
Text of Note
Principles on membrane and membrane processes -- Ultrafiltration -- Microfiltration -- Virus filtration -- Membrane chromatography -- Membranes for the preparation of emulsions and particles -- Other membrane processes -- Some perspectives.
0
SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
Text of Note
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.