Ion Exchange in Environmental Processes

As environment and energy related regulations grew, ion exchange took a dominant role in offering solutions to many concurrent problems both in the developed and the developing world. The book covers a wide range of topics from “Trace Ion Exchange” to the design of selective or smart ion exchangers for targeted applications. Another chapter is devoted to the new emerging area of “Hybrid” or “Polymeric/Inorganic” Ion Exchangers. This book provides a valuable reference and learning tool for somebody just stepping into the field of ion exchange, starting research in the area, attempting to develop an unprecedented ion exchange system, or using ion exchange in conjunction with other processes.

Topics covered include: Ion Exchange Fundamentals, Trace Ion Exchange, Ion Exchange Kinetics, Sorption and Desorption of Metals and Ligands, Solid- and Gas-Phase Ion Exchange, and Hybrid Ion Exchange