The main challenge in modern solvent extraction separation is that most techniques are mainly empirical, specific and particular for narrow fields of practice and require a large degree of experimentation. Thisconcise and modernbook provides acomplete overview of both solvent extraction separation techniques andthe novel and unified competitive complexation/solvation theory. This novel and unified technique presented in the book provides a key fora preliminary quantitativeprediction ofsuitable extraction systemswithout experimentation, thus saving researchers time and resources.
Analyzes and compares both classical and new competitive models and techniquesOffers anovel and unified competitive complexation / solvation theory that permits researchersto standardize someparameters, which decreases the need for experimentation at R&DPresents examples of applications inmultiple disciplines such as chemical, biochemical, radiochemical, pharmaceutical and analytical separationWritten by an outstanding scientist who is prolific in the field of separation science"

Liquid Membranes: Principles and Applications in Chemical Separations and Wastewater Treatment discusses the principles and applications of the liquid membrane (LM) separation processes in organic and inorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, biomedical engineering, gas separation, and wastewater treatment. It presents updated, useful, and systematized information on new LM separation technologies, along with new developments in the field. It provides an overview of LMs and LM processes, and it examines the mechanisms and kinetics of carrier-facilitated transport through LMs. It also discusses active transport, driven by oxidation-reduction, catalytic, and bioconversion reactions on the LM interfaces; modifications of supported LMs; bulk aqueous hybrid LM processes with water-soluble carriers; emulsion LMs and their applications; and progress in LM science and engineering. This book will be of value to students and young researchers who are new to separation science and technology, as well as to scientists and engineers involved in the research and development of separation technologies, LM separations, and membrane reactors.