“…In the pervapour ation method, transport takes place in a three-step sequence: absorption into the membrane, diffusion through the membrane and desorption from the membrane to the vapour phase (Fan et al, 2003). Also with this method, since the membrane is in direct contact with the feed solution, there are disadvantages such as membrane swelling or shrinkage, which cause a decrease in the separation factor (Uragami, 2017).…”