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Chapter Two – Separations Versus Sustainability: There is No Such Thing as a Free Lunch
Citation:
Vane, L. Chapter Two – Separations Versus Sustainability: There is No Such Thing as a Free Lunch. Chapter 5, Sustainability in the Analysis, Synthesis and Design of Chemical Engineering Processes. Elsevier B.V., Amsterdam, Netherlands, , 35-65, (2016).
Impact/Purpose:
Industrial separation processes have a significant energy and environmental footprint. Sizeable reductions in energy usage could be achieved by replacing energy-intensive processes like distillation with low-energy separation systems such as membranes, extraction, sorption, or synergistic hybrid systems of low- and high-energy systems.
Description:
Separation operations in chemical processes are generally “uphill” tasks—defying natural tendencies. Historically, such separations have been accomplished by applying generous portions of fossil energy and materials, leaving behind a large environmental footprint. In this chapter, progress in reducing this footprint will be discussed with examples in biofuel production, desalination, and carbon dioxide capture.
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