Membrane Science and Technology

Fundamentals and Transport Mechanisms of Membranes

Membrane processes according to a driving force such as transmembrane pressure (microfiltration, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, reverse osmosis), concentration gradient (forward osmosis), and vapor partial pressure gradient (gas separation, membrane distillation) are included. The importance of membrane transport, cells utilize an extensive range of transport mechanisms. The mechanisms fall into one of three classifications: simple diffusion, facilitated diffusion, and active transport.