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Novel membrane materials (polymer/inorganic/bio) and configurations |
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Nano-materials and membranes
- membrane based synthesis of nano-materials, preparation of nanowires,nanotubes and nanoparticles |
Membrane Transport Phenomena
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Hydrodynamics, Modeling and Simulation, concentration polarization, Fouling and Cleaning, |
Advanced surface modification
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Layer by Layer, Langmuir Blodgett, Chemical vapor deposition, Atomic layer deposition, etc |
Advancement in Thin Film application techniques
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Spin, Spray, Dip, Plasma coatings etc |
Membrane characterization
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Wettability , Morphology, Pore size and distribution, thermal, Surface Charge, Mechanical and optical , Spectroscopic |
Membranes in
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RO, NF, UF, MF, Gas separation, pervaporation, ion exchange, electrodialysis, desalination, Water treatment, Biomedical, pharmaceuticals, energy. |
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Catalytic Membranes, Membrane Reactors and Membrane Contactors |
Membrane and industry/commercial membranes
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