Document Type
Thesis
Date of Award
5-31-1986
Degree Name
Master of Science in Chemical Engineering - (M.S.)
Department
Chemical Engineering, Chemistry and Environmental Science
First Advisor
Chen-Chong Lin
Second Advisor
Ching-Rong Huang
Third Advisor
Richard Clyde Parker
Abstract
A new method for separation and concentration of protein and other biocolloids such as hemoglobin and albumin was developed by a process called the charged electromembrane (CEM) process. The process is characterized by using a metallic membrane as a filter which can carry either positive or negative electric current.
The effect of various factors on the separation coefficient and filtration efficiency were investigated experimentally. These factors include strength of electric field, pH of colloidal solution, electric current through membrane filter and flow rate.
It was found out that the thickness of the gel layer formed on the membrane could be largely eliminated by electrophoresis and the expulsive force caused by the negatively charged electromembrane.
Recommended Citation
Lin, Chi-Wen, "The separation of proteins via charged electromembrane process" (1986). Theses. 2004.
https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/theses/2004
