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 Advances in Desalination Insights

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Advances in Desalination Insights

ISBN: 978-0-85014-726-1

ISSN: 2754-6713

Part of the Book Series "Environmental Sciences"

Series Editor: J. Kevin Summers

Academic editor

Huijin Xu

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Huijin Xu

Shanghai Maritime University, China

Prof. Huijin Xu is professor at Shanghai Maritime University. His research focus is on porous media, shipping carbon capture, ocean new energy, and seawater desalination.

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Xiaokun Gu

Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China

Dr. Xiaokun Gu's research interests are in the fundamentals of nanoscale thermal transport and energy conversion. He is a pioneering researcher in nanoscale heat transfer and solar-thermal conversion with more than 50 published journal papers and 20 invited and contributed conference talks and posters.

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Yu Qiu

Central South University, China

Dr. Yu Qui received his Ph.D. degree in Power Engineering and Engineering Thermophysics from Xi'an Jiaotong University. He was a visiting Ph.D. candidate at Georgia Institute of Technology, USA. Dr. Qui is a researcher in solar thermal energy technologies and holder of fourteen registered patents.

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Hui Wang

Xi'an Jiaotong University, China

A pioneering researcher in heat and mass transfer in complex porous structure under extreme environment, appointed as top young talents at Xi’an Jiaotong University, holder of sixty one SCI indexed papers and more than twenty invention patents.

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Yasong Sun

Chang'an University, China

Dr. Yasong Sun is a professor at Chang’an University, China, and a director of the Shaanxi Youth Science and Technology Workers Association, Shaanxi Society of Automotive Engineering. His research interests are heat and mass transfer, and computational fluid dynamics in energy and power systems.

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Adsorption Heat and Mass Transfer Adsorbents Adsorption Devices Thermodynamics

About the book

“Advances in Desalination Insights” will offer a comprehensive examination of contemporary desalination technologies and the latest advancements that promise to revolutionize water scarcity solutions. This book will bring together a cadre of experts to dissect the most pertinent aspects of desalination. From fundamental principles and theoretical underpinnings to cutting-edge material science and process optimizations, each chapter will distill the essence of years of research into concise, insightful examinations. The book will delve into established methodologies such as reverse osmosis, multi-effect and multi-stage flash distillation, and electrodialysis, as well as emergent practices that leverage the power of renewable energy sources. It will explore the nexus between desalination and sustainability, addressing environmental impacts while showcasing innovative system designs aimed at enhancing energy efficiency and water reuse. Intended for professionals, researchers, and policymakers, “Advances in Desalination Insights” will serve as a beacon of knowledge, illuminating the path forward in the quest to unlock the potential of the world’s oceans and brackish waters to meet the growing global demand for fresh water. This book will not just chronicle where we are; it will map out where we need to go, making it an invaluable resource for advancing desalination efforts worldwide.
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