Antonio Jacopo Molino
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Antonio Jacopo Molino has a total of 5 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Biagio Bianchi
Department of Soil, Plant and Food Sciences, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Via Amendola 165/A, 70126 Bari, Italy
1 shared publication - Bruno Molino
Department of Bioscience and Territory, University of Molise, 86090 Isernia, Italy
1 shared publication - Ferruccio Giametta
Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Food Sciences, University of Molise, Via Francesco De Sanctis, 86100 Campobasso, Italy
1 shared publication - Filippo Catalano
CTS s.r.l.—Spin-Off, Department of Agriculture, Environment and Food, University of Molise, Via Francesco De Sanctis, 86100 Campobasso, Italy
1 shared publication - Luigi Ambrosone
Department of Medicine and Health Sciences “V. Tiberio”, University of Molise, via de Sanctis, 86100 Campobasso, Italy
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- Open Access
- 17 May 2023
- Published by MDPI AG in Chemengineering
- Vol. 7 (3) , 48
A Novel Approach to Optimize the Industrial Process of Membrane Concentration of Grape Musts
Nanofiltration and reverse osmosis are used in the concentration of grape musts in winemaking. Both technologies offer an effective way to concentrate the grape musts, reducing the volume and the solids content to achieve desired characteristics in the final wine. The choice between nanofiltration and reverse osmosis depends on the specific needs of the winemaker and the desired characteristics. It is important to carefully consider the properties of the grape musts and the performance of the selected membranes to optimize the concentration process and ensure the desired outcome. Herein, we present a novel approach that allows us to choose a suitable membrane for an optimal industrial process for the concentration of musts, both in reverse osmosis and nanofiltration. The proposed method consists of combining the fitting equations of laboratory results with the balance equations on the industrial plant. Specifically, a full-scale plant has been designed and assembled with which grape musts of Trebbiano, Verdeca, Black Bombino, and White Bombino varieties have been concentrated through the selected best-performing membranes. Results of the proposed approach show that grape musts with sugar content commercially appreciated when the membranes work at high pressure can be obtained.
- 17 May 2023
- Published by MDPI AG in Chemengineering
- Vol. 7 (3) , 48
Open AccessA Novel Approach to Optimize the Industrial Process of Membrane Concentration of Grape Musts
Nanofiltration and reverse osmosis are used in the concentration of grape musts in winemaking. Both technologies offer an effective way to concentrate the grape musts, reducing the volume and the solids content to achieve desired characteristics in the final wine. The choice between nanofiltration and reverse osmosis depends on the specific needs of the winemaker and the desired characteristics. It is important to carefully consider the properties of the grape musts and the performance of the selected membranes to optimize the concentration process and ensure the desired outcome. Herein, we present a novel approach that allows us to choose a suitable membrane for an optimal industrial process for the concentration of musts, both in reverse osmosis and nanofiltration. The proposed method consists of combining the fitting equations of laboratory results with the balance equations on the industrial plant. Specifically, a full-scale plant has been designed and assembled with which grape musts of Trebbiano, Verdeca, Black Bombino, and White Bombino varieties have been concentrated through the selected best-performing membranes. Results of the proposed approach show that grape musts with sugar content commercially appreciated when the membranes work at high pressure can be obtained.