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Research paper thumbnail of Characterization of Zeolite Membranes by Measurement of Permeation Fluxes In the Presence of Adsorbable Species

Ind. Eng. Chem. …, 2002

Silicalite, ZSM5, and mordenite membranes were prepared on alumina and stainless steel porous tub... more Silicalite, ZSM5, and mordenite membranes were prepared on alumina and stainless steel porous tubes by several procedures. The N 2 permeation flux was measured before and after exposure to water, n-octane, or n-butane under different conditions (capillary condensation and adsorption). The reduction of permeation flux that takes place in the presence of adsorbable compounds can be related to the quality and separation properties of a given membrane. Also, a good correlation was observed between the separation selectivity and the time required to reach steady state after exposure of the membrane to quasi-saturation conditions. Both measurements can be used as fast and reliable techniques for membrane characterization.

Research paper thumbnail of Are cadmium, lead and mercury concentrations in mosses across Europe primarily determined by atmospheric deposition of these metals?

Purpose This study aimed at investigating correlations between heavy metal concentrations in mos... more Purpose This study aimed at investigating correlations between heavy metal concentrations in mosses and modelled deposition values as well as other site-specific and regional characteristics to determine which factors primarily affect cadmium, lead and mercury concentrations in mosses. The resulting relationships could potentially be used to enhance the spatial resolution of heavy metal deposition maps across Europe. Materials and methods Modelled heavy

Research paper thumbnail of Characterization of Zeolite Membranes by Measurement of Permeation Fluxes In the Presence of Adsorbable Species

Ind. Eng. Chem. …, 2002

Silicalite, ZSM5, and mordenite membranes were prepared on alumina and stainless steel porous tub... more Silicalite, ZSM5, and mordenite membranes were prepared on alumina and stainless steel porous tubes by several procedures. The N 2 permeation flux was measured before and after exposure to water, n-octane, or n-butane under different conditions (capillary condensation and adsorption). The reduction of permeation flux that takes place in the presence of adsorbable compounds can be related to the quality and separation properties of a given membrane. Also, a good correlation was observed between the separation selectivity and the time required to reach steady state after exposure of the membrane to quasi-saturation conditions. Both measurements can be used as fast and reliable techniques for membrane characterization.

Research paper thumbnail of Are cadmium, lead and mercury concentrations in mosses across Europe primarily determined by atmospheric deposition of these metals?

Purpose This study aimed at investigating correlations between heavy metal concentrations in mos... more Purpose This study aimed at investigating correlations between heavy metal concentrations in mosses and modelled deposition values as well as other site-specific and regional characteristics to determine which factors primarily affect cadmium, lead and mercury concentrations in mosses. The resulting relationships could potentially be used to enhance the spatial resolution of heavy metal deposition maps across Europe. Materials and methods Modelled heavy

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