Pervaporation

Pervaporation is a technique used to separate mixtures of liquids, especially when one component needs to be removed or isolated. It involves passing the liquid mixture over a specialized membrane that selectively allows certain molecules to pass through as vapor. The vapor is then collected on the other side of the membrane and condensed back into liquid form. This process is energy-efficient and effective for separating complex mixtures, such as removing water from organic solvents or recovering valuable chemicals, making it useful in industries like pharmaceuticals, food, and environmental treatment.