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Recycling of organic solvents by pervaporation and micellar-enhanced ultrafiltration

Garcia, V., Lanaburu , J., Pongracz, E., Phillips, P. S. and Keiski, R. (2006) Recycling of organic solvents by pervaporation and micellar-enhanced ultrafiltration. Desalination. 200(1-3), pp. 383-384. 0011-9164.

Item Type: Article
Abstract: Organic solvents are commonly present in chemical effluents and are considered hazardous waste due to their impact on environment and human health. According to the first principle of green chemistry, it is better to prevent waste than to treat or clean up waste after it has been created. However, when the avoidance of hazardous waste is not viable, on-site recycling becomes of major priority. Membrane operations such as pervaporation (PV) and micellar-enhanced ultrafiltration (ME-UF) are green alternatives for the segregation of these chemicals. The valuable compounds can be recycled and/or re-used within the process. As a consequence not only the need for virgin material is reduced but also the hazard and impact of the chemical effluents.
Uncontrolled Keywords: Pervaporation, micellar-enhanced ultrafiltration
Subjects: T Technology > TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering > TD1020 Hazardous substances and their disposal
T Technology > TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering > TD794.5 Recycling
Creators: Garcia, Veronica, Lanaburu , J, Pongracz, E, Phillips, Paul S and Keiski, Riitta
Publisher: Elsevier
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Centre > Centre for Research into Sustainable Wastes Management
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > School of Science and Technology (2010-2016)
Faculties > Faculty of Arts, Science & Technology > Environmental Science
Research Centres > Environment Research Group
Date: 2006
Date Type: Publication
Page Range: pp. 383-384
Journal or Publication Title: Desalination
Volume: 200
Number: 1-3
Language: English
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.desal.2006.03.384
ISSN: 0011-9164
Status: Published / Disseminated
Refereed: Yes
URI: http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/6265

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