Research Papers by Serena Bandini

Separation efficiency of ceramic NF membranes manufactured by Tami Industries (Nyons, France) is investigated for the separation of aqueous solutions containing strong inorganic electrolytes. The membrane used is multi-layer structured with a mixed titania and zirconia selective layer (1000 Da MWCO)

The “adsorption Á amphoteric” model is used to investigate the role of the main phenomena determining the mechanism of the membrane charge formation in nanofiltration membranes. The prevailing mechanisms considered are: acid/base dissociation of the hydrophilic groups of the membrane, counter-ion si

Experimental and modelling analysis is presented for characterization of polymeric nanofiltration membranes; the application considered is the separation of aqueous mixtures containing strong electrolytes and/or uncharged solutes. Mass transfer through the membrane is based on the extended Nernst–Pl

Vacuum Membrane Distillation is studied for the concentration of fruit juices up to 50°Brix. The fluxes of water and of the relevant aroma compounds are experimentally examined for a typical must, as a function of temperature, sugar content and downstream pressure. The process leads to juice concent