Chitosan- Latex Membrane Composites Film for Heavy Metal Removal

Abstract

The affinity membrane has emerged as an alternative to the particle media, to overcome mass transfer resistance. The hydrophobic membrane is from the commercially available materials, such as polysulfone, polycarbonate, etc. The most these materials are relative expensive. There has been increased interest in the use of the membrane process for the separation of heavy metal mixtures. Heavy metal contamination of various water resources is of great concern because of the toxic effect to the human beings and other animals and plants in the environment. Great efforts to develop new effective membrane from chitosan-latex with good mechanical and chemical properties.