From pig bladders and cracked jars to polysulfones: An historical perspective on membrane transport

This not-so-scholarly review traces some of the early history of membrane transport starting with a pig's bladder in 1748 for liquids, and a cracked jar in 1823 for gases. It is remarkable how much of the early work was either misinterpreted or ignored, and how long it has taken to develop a co...

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Published in:Journal of Membrane Science 1991, Vol.60 (2-3), p.125-145
Main Author: Mason, E.A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Chemistry
Colloidal state and disperse state
diffusion
Exact sciences and technology
General and physical chemistry
history
membrane transport
Membranes
osmosis
plasma membranes
reviews
urinary bladder
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Summary:This not-so-scholarly review traces some of the early history of membrane transport starting with a pig's bladder in 1748 for liquids, and a cracked jar in 1823 for gases. It is remarkable how much of the early work was either misinterpreted or ignored, and how long it has taken to develop a coherent description.
ISSN:0376-7388
1873-3123
DOI:10.1016/S0376-7388(00)81529-X