Solvent Extraction and Liquid Membranes

Drawing together the most significant advances from multidisciplinary literature, this book describes key principles, calculations, and procedures involved in solvent extraction separations. Expert contributors explore fundamental and technological aspects that are critical to future work in the field. The book covers thermodynamic and kinetic principles, extraction equilibria and kinetic parameter calculations, optimization and modeling tools, and processes used in experimental and industrial applications. The final chapters examine new materials for metal extraction and separations, including organic and inorganic sorbents, solid polymeric extractants, and solvent impregnated resins.