The prospective application of membrane distillation in the metallurgical industry

Membrane distillation technology has been studied thoroughly in China and since the beginning of the 1980s it has developed quickly. This article provides an introduction to the basic concept of membrane distillation and includes details of its application in the metallurgical industry. Membrane processes related to membrane distillation are also briefly discussed, as is the future development of this technology. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]