ABSTRACT
308 309The world of science and technology is moving toward a newer and visionary realm at a rapid pace. Vision of science is entering a new era. Environmental engineering science in a similar vein is undergoing paradigmatic change. Environmental regulations, stringent environmental restrictions, and the futuristic vision has urged scientific domain to devise new and innovative technologies. Membrane science is an innovative technology which needs to be reorganized and redefined. Grave concerns, inimitable disaster and environmental sustainability has plunged human civilization to an unwanted catastrophe. Environmental disaster is bane to human progress. Mankind’s progress, civilization’s prowess, and the path toward future progress will pave the way toward newer technologies and will surpass visionary frontiers. Membrane science in today’s world has an unsevered umbilical cord with industrial wastewater treatment and drinking water treatment. Global water technology scenario is at a deep distress. Developed as well as developing nations are witness to the crisis of groundwater contamination. At this critical juncture of history and time, scientific advancement and application of membrane science are the vicious and vehement parameters toward the immense and innovative growth of human civilization. The author, with a deep and cogent insight, delineates the utmost importance of membrane science in the progress of environmental engineering science. The treatise also delineates the hidden scientific truths of the immense potential of membrane science, fouling and concentration boundary layer.
