The authors examine the challenges of integrating a large-scale chromatography and nanofiltration process for purification of a polyclonal antibody. Biomanufacturing of a biopharmaceutical blockbuster ...

A research group led by Prof. Wan Yinhua from the Institute of Process Engineering (IPE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed a novel antifouling nanofiltration membrane for various types ...

Accurate energy system modelling of chemical separations is a critical component of technology selection to minimize operating costs, energy consumption and emissions. Here we report a hybrid ...

Water is fundamental to all life—contaminants are harmful to humans and the environment. Herbicides used in agriculture to control weeds present a particular challenge here. The most widely used ...

Used in everything from soda cans and foil wrap to circuit boards and rocket boosters, aluminum is the second-most-produced metal in the world after steel. By the end of this decade, demand is ...

The researchers demonstrated the membrane’s performance in lab-scale experiments, pictured, using a novel membrane to filter various solutions that were similar in content to the waste streams ...

Pressure-driven membrane desalination (PMD), such as reverse osmosis or nanofiltration, is an energy-efficient technology that addresses water shortages by using saline waters to augment freshwater ...

(Nanowerk News) Nanofiltration (NF) is a type of pressure-driven membrane process between ultrafiltration and reverse osmosis. It has been widely applied in various areas such as desalination, ...

Researchers identify the hydration of molecules - besides their size and charge - as an additional factor in the removal of herbicides. (Nanowerk News) Membranes with nanometer-sized pores can filter ...

Development of an ultra-flat, defect-free nanofiltration membrane fabrication technology that eliminates surface roughness and cracks. Dr. Hong-Ju Lee and Dr. In-Hyuk Song of the Nano Materials ...