Catalytic Membranes for Water Pollution

Abstract

Knowledge of membrane reactors (MRs) has increased since the 1990s. Membrane reactors can combine the catalytic reaction with the separation step in a single unit. This technology can be applied in different processes, like the chemical and petrochemical industry, energy production, wastewater treatment and biotechnology. Membrane reactors have some advantages, such as the energy consumption is lower, and the volume occupied is also lower. This chapter reviews catalytic membrane for water treatment.