Optimization of composite nanofiltration membrane through pH control: Application in CuSO4 removal

Separation and Purification Technology

Volumn 47, Issue 3, 2006, Pages 162-172

  Ahmad, A L ^a   Ooi, B S ^a  

^a SCHOOL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING   (Malaysia)

Author keywords

Copper sulfate; Flux; Nanofiltration; Optimization; pH control; Rejection

Indexed keywords

AMINES; NANOFILTRATION; OPTIMIZATION; PH EFFECTS; REMOVAL;

COPPER SULFATE; PH CONTROL; REJECTION;

LIQUID MEMBRANES;

EID: 29144534623     PISSN: 13835866     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2005.07.016     Document Type: Article

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