Author Correction: Effects of process factors on performances of liquid membrane-based transfer of indole-3-acetic acid

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An overview on nanostructure-modified supported liquid membranes for the electromembrane extraction method

The efficiency of electromembrane extraction can be improved by modification of supported liquid membrane with various nanomaterials.

Prediction of Nickel Removal using Diffusion Model in Flat Sheet Supported Liquid Membrane

Supported liquid membrane (SLM) is one of the potential extraction methods for the treatment of wastewater containing various toxic heavy metal ions. Advantageously, this process offers simultaneous removal and recovery, as well as low energy consumption and operational cost. In this study, the prediction of nickel removal was investigated using a diffusion model developed through MATLAB.

Empirical Correlation of Emulsion Size Prediction for Zinc Extraction Using Flat Blade Impeller System in Emulsion Liquid Membrane Process

In this study, determination of droplets in the presence of blended mixture of surfactants (Span 80 and Tween 80) and nanoparticles, iron (III) oxide (Fe2O3) were investigated using a single stage mixer-settler extractor with 4-pitched flat blade impeller on one shaft employment. Additionally, the influence of Fe2O3 and blended surfactant mixture of Span 80 and Tween 80 on the dispersion of emulsion in terms of Sauter diameter (D32) measurement was compared with new correlations. Results indicate that the presence of Fe2O3 in the blended mixture of surfactant simultaneously decreased in D32 by 79 % and the stability of the emulsion system was enhanced. Overall, empirical correlation for droplet size at different conditions are obtained, and the modified correlation for D32 is presented. The correlation found is D32/DI =0.02265(3.419Φi−1)We-0.6. The calculated average absolute relative deviation (%AARD) is 2.69 %, thus indicating a good accuracy and acceptability between the presented correlation and experimental data.