ABSTRACT
The use of membrane technologies is widely accepted as a more economic, environmentally friendly and sustainable alternative to several industrial processes. This chapter presents the most recent advances regarding the preparation and application of titanium dioxide (TiO2) membranes. Membranes can be produced either from inorganic or polymeric materials. The chapter shows how the combination of the most commonly used polymeric materials, such as poly(vinylidene fluoride) and poly(ether sulfone), with TiO2 nanoparticles enables the preparation of membranes with superior performance coupled to outstanding fouling resistance. It discusses the application of TiO2 membranes to water and wastewater treatment. The treatment of water and wastewater to obtain drinking water and reduce the environmental impact of residential and industrial waste represents one of the most interesting applications of membrane science and technology. The chapter highlights the advantages of using nanomaterials and the possibility of producing different TiO2-based nanomaterials.
