Water Treatment and Desalination : Membrane Separation Using Renewable Energy Resources.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bassyouni, Mohamed.

Contributor:

Wiley InterScience (Online service)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Saline water conversion.

Water--Purification.

Water.

Membrane separation.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (683 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Newark : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2025.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

List of Contributors

Preface

Chapter 1 Membrane Technologies for Water Desalination

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Fundamentals of Membrane Technologies for Water Desalination

1.3 Membrane Distillation (MD)

1.3.1 Membrane Distillation Configurations

1.3.2 Advantages and Challenges of Membrane Distillation

1.4 Forward Osmosis (FO)

1.4.1 Advantages and Challenges of Forward Osmosis

1.5 Reverse Osmosis (RO)

1.5.1 Advantages and Challenges of Reverse Osmosis

1.5.2 Osmotically Assisted Reverse Osmosis (OARO)

1.5.2.1 Advantages and Challenges of OARO

1.6 Membrane Capacitive Deionization

1.7 Microfiltration (MF), Ultrafiltration (UF), and Nanofiltration (NF)

1.7.1 Microfiltration (MF)

1.7.2 Ultrafiltration (UF)

1.7.3 Nanofiltration (NF)

1.8 Conclusion

Questions

References

Chapter 2 Materials, Fabrication Techniques, and Characterization for Membrane Desalination

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Current State-of-the-Art Membrane Processes for Desalination

2.3 Material Choice for Desalination Membranes

2.3.1 Types of Membrane Materials

2.4 Fabrication of Membranes for Desalination

2.4.1 Thin-Film Composite (TFC) Membrane via Interface Polymerization

2.4.2 Electrospun Nanofiber Membranes

2.5 Characterization and Performance Evaluation

2.5.1 Common Characterization Techniques for Desalination Membranes

2.5.2 Performance Evaluation

2.5.3 Desalination Mechanisms

2.6 Concluding Remarks

Abbreviations/Nomenclature

Acknowledgment

Chapter 3 Exergy Analysis of Membrane Desalination Systems

3.1 Introduction

3.1.1 Exergy Concept

3.1.2 Exergy Analysis

3.1.2.1 Conventional Exergy Analysis

3.1.2.2 Advanced Exergy Analysis

3.2 Exergy Analysis of Membrane Desalination Systems.

3.2.1 Reverse Osmosis

3.2.2 Forward Osmosis

3.2.3 Membrane Distillation

3.2.4 Electrodialysis

3.2.5 Hybrid Systems

3.3 Conclusion

Nomenclature

Chapter 4 Water Desalination via Solar Energy and Photovoltaic

4.1 Introduction and Development Outline of Solar Water Desalination

4.1.1 Introduction and Definition of the Solar Water Evaporation Process

4.1.1.1 Photon Absorption Process

4.1.1.2 Photothermal Conversion Process

4.1.1.3 Seawater Evaporation and Collection Process

4.1.2 Historical Development

4.1.2.1 Stage One: Direct Solar Heating

4.1.2.2 Stage Two: Photothermal Heating

4.1.2.3 Stage Three: Interfacial Photothermal Heating

4.1.2.4 Stage Four: Three-Dimensional Interfacial Photothermal Heating

4.2 Introduction to Material and Device Design Strategies for Solar Water Evaporation

4.2.1 Introduction to the Design Strategies of Photothermal Water Evaporation Materials

4.2.1.1 Metal Nanoparticles

4.2.1.2 Semiconductor Materials

4.2.1.3 Carbon-Based Materials

4.2.1.4 Hybridized Materials

4.2.2 Introduction to the Design Strategies of Water Condensation and Collection Devices

4.2.2.1 Single-Stage Condensation Device

4.2.2.2 Multistage Condensation Device

4.3 The Development of Integrating Solar Water Evaporation with Sustainable Energy Conversion Applications

4.3.1 Combining Solar Water Evaporation with Photovoltaic Power Generation

4.3.2 Combining Solar Water Evaporation with Thermoelectric Power Generation

4.3.3 Combining Solar Water Evaporation with Mechanical Energy Conversion for Electricity Generation

4.3.4 Solar Water Evaporation-Induced Hydrovaltic Effect on Electricity Generation

4.3.5 Combining Solar Water Evaporation with Salinity Gradients for Electricity Generation

4.4 Summary and Outlook.

4.4.1 Enhancing the Efficiency of Solar-to-Freshwater Conversion

4.4.2 Reducing Costs

4.4.3 Developing Smart and Automated Photothermal Evaporation Materials

4.4.4 Interdisciplinary Research

4.4.5 Leveraging the Unique Physical and Chemical Behaviors of Photothermal Interface Evaporation

4.4.6 Eco-Friendliness and Sustainability

4.4.7 Multifunctional Integration and Extended Applications of Photothermal Evaporation Technology

4.5 Conclusion

Chapter 5 Membrane-Based Desalination Utilizing Wind and Wave Energy

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Wind-Powered Membrane Desalination

5.2.1 Wind-Powered Desalination Plant Design Challenges

5.2.2 Wind-Powered Desalination Plant Design Considerations

5.2.3 Reverse Osmosis (RO)-Wind-Powered Desalination Systems

5.2.3.1 Autonomous Wind-Powered Desalination Systems with Backup

5.2.3.2 Autonomous Wind-Powered Desalination Without Backup

5.2.3.3 Direct-Driven Desalination

5.2.4 Electrodialysis (ED)-Wind-Powered Desalination Systems

5.2.5 Membrane Distillation (MD) via Harnessing Waste Heat of Wind Turbines

5.3 Wave-Powered Membrane Desalination

5.3.1 Integration in Ocean Environment

5.3.2 Onshore Deployment Strategies

5.3.3 Energy Recovery in Wave-Powered Desalination (WPD) Systems

5.4 Conclusion

Chapter 6 Utilization of Geothermal Energy in Water Desalination Systems

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Global Status of Geothermal Energy

6.3 Geothermal Desalination

6.3.1 Geothermal Energy Utilization Schemes

6.3.2 Geothermal Desalination for Thermophysical Systems

6.3.3 Geothermal Desalination for Membrane Processes

6.4 Future Perspectives

6.4.1 Geothermal Desalination Potential in the USA

6.4.2 Geothermal Desalination Potential in the Middle East and Africa.

6.4.3 Geothermal Desalination Potential in Australia

6.5 Considerations and Challenges for Geothermal Desalination

6.5.1 Land Use

6.5.2 Geological Hazards

6.5.3 Waste Heat Releases

6.5.4 Atmospheric Emissions

6.5.5 Water Footprint

6.5.6 Noise and Social Impacts

6.6 Conclusion

Chapter 7 Bioenergy and Biogas Utilization for Water Desalination

7.1 Introduction

7.1.1 Objectives of the Chapter

7.1.2 Structure of the Chapter

7.2 Overview of Bioenergy

7.2.1 Bioenergy Sources

7.2.2 Biogas Production

7.2.3 Anaerobic Digestion Process

7.2.4 Factors Affecting the Anaerobic Digestion Process

7.2.5 Biogas Composition, Properties, and Applications

7.2.5.1 Electricity Generation

7.2.5.2 Heat Production

7.2.5.3 Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Systems

7.3 Water Desalination Techniques and Integration with Bioenergy

7.3.1 Conventional Desalination Methods

7.3.1.1 Distillation

7.3.1.2 Reverse Osmosis

7.3.1.3 Electrodialysis

7.3.2 Challenges of Conventional Desalination

7.3.2.1 Energy Intensity

7.3.2.2 Environment Impacts

7.3.2.3 Economic Considerations

7.3.3 Biogas Utilization in Desalination

7.3.3.1 Energy Generation for Desalination (Heat and Electricity)

7.3.3.2 Combined and Hybrid Systems for Desalination

7.4 Environmental and Economic Aspects

7.4.1 Sustainability of Bioenergy in Desalination

7.4.1.1 Reduction in Carbon Footprint

7.4.1.2 Waste Management Benefits

7.4.2 Economic Analysis

7.5 Challenges, Limitations, and Future Research Directions

7.5.1 Technical Challenges and Limitations

7.5.2 Research Gaps and Needs

7.6 Conclusion and Recommendations

List of Abbreviations

Chapter 8 Emerging Desalination Techniques Powered by Waste Heat

8.1 Introduction.

8.2 Multi-Effect Distillation (MED) and Membrane Distillation (MD)

8.2.1 Multiple-Effect Distillation

8.2.1.1 Principle and Operating Conditions

8.2.1.2 MED Configurations

8.2.1.3 Limitations and MED Economics

8.2.2 Membrane Distillation

8.2.2.1 Principle and Operating Conditions

8.2.2.2 MD Configurations

8.2.2.3 MD Module Types

8.2.2.4 Membrane Classification

8.2.2.5 Fouling and Cleaning of Membranes

8.2.2.6 Pretreatment for the Feed

8.3 Adsorption Desalination and Hybrid Desalination Systems

8.3.1 Adsorption Desalination

8.3.1.1 Mechanics of Adsorption Desalination

8.3.1.2 Energy and Heat Management in AD

8.3.1.3 System Overview

8.3.1.4 Research on Adsorption-Based Water Desalination

8.3.1.5 Desalinating Using Carbon Nanotubes

8.3.1.6 Natural Zeolites and Innovative Adsorbent Materials in Desalination

8.3.1.7 Enhanced Adsorption Capacity with Metal-Organic Networks of the ZIF Family

8.3.1.8 Advances in Adsorbent Composites and Innovations in Desalination Systems

8.3.1.9 Theoretical Study on Heat Transfer Enhancement

8.3.1.10 Capacitive Deionization Technology

8.3.1.11 Vermiculite as a Promising 2D Material

8.3.1.12 Mechanisms of Water Vapor Adsorption and Capillary Adsorption

8.3.1.13 Enhancements in Adsorption-Cooling and Desalination Systems

8.3.2 Hybrid Desalination Systems

8.3.2.1 Benefits of Hybrid Desalination Systems

8.3.2.2 Challenges and Considerations

8.3.2.3 Advantages of Hybrid Desalination Systems

8.3.2.4 Energy Sources Used in Hybrid Desalination Systems

8.3.2.5 Advances in Hybrid Desalination Systems Utilizing Renewable Energy

8.3.2.6 Innovations in Hybrid Desalination Systems

8.4 Low-Temperature Thermal Desalination (LTTD)

8.4.1 Challenges and Innovations in Implementing LTTD Technology.

Notes:

8.4.2 Innovations and Efficiency Enhancements in LTTD Technology.

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