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Advances in Water Treatment Membranes by Surface Modification


Description:
This session will focus on new/novel surface modified membranes for water treatment

Sponsor:
Topical 1: Separation Needs for Energy Independence and Environmental Sustainability
Co-Sponsor(s):
Membrane-Based Separations (02D)


Chair:
D. Bhattacharyya
University Alumni Professor
University of Kentucky
Chemical and Materials Engineering
177 F. Paul Anderson Tower
Lexington, KY 40506
Phone Number: 859-257-2794
Fax Number: 859-323-1929
Email: db@engr.uky.edu

Co-Chair:
Norman N. Li
President
NL Chemical Technology, Inc.
479 Business Center Drive, Suite 100
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Phone Number: 847-824-2888
Fax Number: 847-824-2898
Email: NLChem@aol.com


Papers:
Characterizations of Surface Nano-Structured RO/NF Membranes: Surface Properties and Membrane Performance
Kari J. Varin, University of California, Los Angeles; Nancy H. Lin, University of California, Los Angeles; Yoram Cohen, University of California, Los Angeles
Modification and Characterization of Regenerated Cellulose Ultrafiltration Membranes for Treatment of Produced Water
Daniel Wandera, Clemson University; Ranil Wickramasinghe, Colorado State University; Scott M. Husson, Clemson University
Ph Responsive Membraens for Water Treatment
Heath Himstedt, Colorado State Univeristy; Xianghong Qian, Colorado State University; Ranil Wickramasinghe, Colorado State University