Indexed by:Journal Article

Date of Publication:2017-12-01

Journal:FRONTIERS OF CHEMICAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

Included Journals:Scopus、EI、SCIE

Volume:11

Issue:4

Page Number:647-662

ISSN:2095-0179

Key Words:membrane distillation crystallization; mathematics model; nucleation; separation; hybrid process

Abstract:Membrane distillation crystallization (MDC) is a promising hybrid separation process that has been applied to seawater desalination, brine treatment and wastewater recovery. In recent years, great progress has been made in MDC technologies including the promotion of nucleation and better control of crystallization and crystal size distribution. These advances are useful for the accurate control of the degree of supersaturation and for the control of the nucleation kinetic processes. This review focuses on the development of MDC process models and on crystallization control strategies. In addition, the most important innovative applications of MDC in the last five years in crystal engineering and pharmaceutical manufacturing are summarized.