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CHNG5601: Membrane Science
2025 unit information
"Membrane Science" provides background in the physics and electrochemistry of a variety of synthetic membranes used in industry as well as cellular membranes. The course aims to develop students' understanding of: - membrane self-assembly and manufacture; - membrane separation processes such as filtration, desalination, ion exchange and water-splitting; - and techniques for membrane characterisation and monitoring.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Engineering
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering |
| Credit points | 6 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. understand and interpret the physico-chemical basis of new developments in membrane technology for industrial and biomedical purposes
- LO2. monitor membrane processes in context and evaluate membrane functionality
- LO3. demonstrate knowledge of the physical and physico-chemical basis of membrane processes
- LO4. use quantitative descriptions of ionic transport in synthetic membranes
- LO5. categorise assembly processes in the manufacturing processes of synthetic membranes.
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Semester 1 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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