Assessment of Water Flux Through CNT Based Porous Membrane via Mathematical Models and Their Experimental Validation

Abstract

A comprehensive review of Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) and assessment of water flux through CNT based porous membrane through mathematical models and their experimental validation is discussed thoroughly. Carbon Nanotubes were discovered only recently but they have found their way in almost every field of science. This is due to the charming properties of CNTs and their potential benefitsin all kinds of applications. The characterization of various types of Carbon Nanotube membranes has also been done. Moreover, The three major types of CNT membranes namely, Bucky PaperCNT membranes, Mixed Nanocomposite CNT membranes and Vertically Aligned CNT membranes have been thoroughly reviewed and their Synthesis Techniques, Characterization methods and Applications have been discussed in depth. Several Mathematical Models are discussed and verified with respect to experimental data of Carbon Nanotube Membranes. Furthermore, Few Mathematical Models are identified for the Possible future work for this project owing to the vast areas of CNTs which still need to be researched