The intertwined facets of membrane technology for industrial effluents
Abstract During the past half-century, membrane separation technology has emerged from an academic tool to commercial industrial product. Membrane technology is a sustainable method that could tackle and render feasible solutions for the separation of various products. Today, membrane-based separation technology is burgeoning in treating industrial effluents and desalination processes. However, this field has intertwined facets of applications in food, chemical, pharmaceutical, mining, textile, and petrochemical industries. The wide spectrum of application in multidisciplinary research is due to its low cost and energy-efficient performance to produce high-quality products. Membrane plays a vital role in the medicinal field as artificial organs and controlled-release pharmaceuticals. This chapter discusses the existing and emerging applications of the membrane and its process in various fields. The contribution also highlights the challenges and the recent researches associated with membrane technology in treating industrial effluents. Further, future research and the innovation framework spearheaded by the powerful new wave of technologic innovations are discussed.