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 treatment

- Focuses on technologies designed for the treatment of seawater and brackish water

- Highlights the most economically and environmentally friendly membrane technologies

- Lists various technologies and emphasizes their link to renewable energy, energy efficiency, nanotechnology, reuse, and recycle