Membrane Separation Processes
• Liquid membranes and membrane contactors for selective extraction.
• Development of membranes by incorporation of ionic liquids for application in gas separation and fuel cells.
• Recovery of biohydrogen, dioxins and CO2 capture by supported ionic liquid membranes.
• Fruit juice concentration by osmotic evaporation and membrane distillation in membrane contactors.
• Design of biodegradable films for food applications by inclusion of inert barriers and/or reactive compounds.
•Development of biopolymer membranes for application in pervaporation/nanofiltration processes.
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V. D. Alves, N. Costa, I. M. Coelhoso, “Barrier properties of biodegradable composite films based on kappa-carrageenan/pectin blends and mica flakes”, Carbohydrate Polymers, (2010) 20, 269.
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R. M. C. Viegas, C. A. M. Afonso, J. G. Crespo, I. M. Coelhoso, “Racemic resolution of propranolol in membrane contactors: Modelling and process optimization”, J. Membrane Science. (2007) 305 (1-2) 203.