The applications of separation techniques using
ultrafiltration in connection with functional soluble
polymers for the removal of environmentally relevant
and toxic substances from waters are reviewed.
The types of interactions of the soluble polymers
with
low molecular mass compounds, the criteria for
selecting the appropriate polymeric agents, and the
binding conditions are discussed. Several factors
influencing the separation of the target substances
such as membrane type, solution composition,
synergism, polymer adsorption, deformation of macromolecules, and hydrodynamics are evaluated and
highlighted. Chemical, electrochemical, and thermal
regeneration aspects are also covered. Finally, an
overview on varius preparative and analytical application
examples is presented.