Membrane

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A membrane is a thin, typically planar structure or material that separates two environments. Because it sits between environments or phases and has a finite volume, it can be referred to as an interphase rather than an interface. Membranes selectively control mass transport between the phases or environments.

Biological membranes include:

• Cell membrane and intracellular membranes
• mucous membrane
• S-layer

Artificial membranes are used in:

• Reverse osmosis
• Filtration (Microfiltration, Ultrafiltration)
• Pervaporation
• Dialysis
• Electrodialysis
• Emulsion liquid membranes
• Membrane-based solvent extraction
• Membrane reactors
• Gas permeation
• supported liquid membranes

Theoretical membranes are used in:

• M-theory (simplified)

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