Removal of Enantiomeric Ibuprofen in a Nanofiltration Membrane Process

A study of the behavior of R- and S-enantiomers of ibuprofen (R-IBU and S-IBU) in aqueous solution by nanofiltration (NF) membranes revealed that up to 23% of the pharmaceutical was adsorbed onto the stainless steel equipment of a flat-sheet experimental unit. Mass balances disclosed that IBU’s S-en...

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Main Authors: Carlyn J. Higgins, Steven J. Duranceau
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-11-01
Series:Membranes
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0375/10/12/383