Catalytic reactors based on porous ceramic membranes

This overview discusses some of the developments and outstanding opportunities in the field of catalytic reactors based on porous ceramic membranes, both inert and catalytic. This is an emerging area, where inputs from heterogeneous catalysis, material science and reactor engineering are playing the key roles. Rather than attempting a thorough review of the relevant literature, this work deals with some general concepts and then concentrates on a few selected examples that illustrate the application of membrane reactors.