Separation of Functional Molecules in Food by Membrane Technology

Charis M. Galanakis is a multidisciplinary scientist in agricultural sciences as well as food and environmental science, technology, and sustainability, with experience in both industry and academia. He is the research and innovation director of Galanakis Laboratories in Chania, Greece, an adjunct professor of King Saud University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and the director of Food Waste Recovery Group (SIG5) of ISEKI Food Association in Vienna, Austria. He pioneered the new discipline of food waste recovery and has established the most prominent innovation network in the field. He also serves as a senior consultant for the food industry and expert evaluator for international and regional funded programs and proposals. He is an editorial board member of Food and Bioproducts Processing, Food Research International, and Foods, has edited over 45 books, and has published hundreds of research articles, reviews, monographs, chapters, and conference proceedings.

• 1. Introduction to Membrane Processes2. Separation of functional macro- and micro-molecules: from ultrafiltration to the border of nanofiltration3. Membrane filtration of biosurfactants4. Membrane technology for purification of enzymatically produced oligosaccharides5. Pectin removal and clarification of juices6. Recovery of polyphenols from olive mill wastewater7. Lignin separation and fractionation by ultrafiltration8. Membrane separations in dairy industry9. Current and future applications of nanofiltration in food processing10. Electrodialysis-Based Separation Technologies in the Food Industry 11. Osmotic driven membrane processes for separation of special food component