The Role of Membranes in Modern Winemaking: From Clarification to Dealcoholization
Membranes,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1), P. 14 - 14
Published: Jan. 9, 2025
The
utilization
of
membrane
technologies
in
winemaking
has
revolutionized
various
stages
production,
offering
precise
and
efficient
alternatives
to
traditional
methods.
Membranes,
characterized
by
their
selective
permeability,
play
a
pivotal
role
enhancing
wine
quality
across
multiple
processes.
In
clarification,
microfiltration
ultrafiltration
membranes,
such
as
ceramic
or
polymeric
membranes
(e.g.,
polyethersulfone
PVDF),
effectively
remove
suspended
solids
colloids,
resulting
clearer
without
the
need
for
chemical
agents.
During
stabilization,
nanofiltration
reverse
osmosis
often
made
from
polyamide
composite
materials,
enable
removal
proteins,
polysaccharides,
microorganisms,
thereby
improving
wine’s
stability
extending
its
shelf
life.
Additionally,
dealcoholization,
like
pervaporation
typically
constructed
polydimethylsiloxane
(PDMS)
other
specialized
polymers,
facilitate
ethanol
while
preserving
flavor
aroma
profile,
addressing
increasing
consumer
demand
low-alcohol
alcohol-free
wines.
This
article
provides
comprehensive
analysis
advancements
applications
winemaking.
Language: Английский
Separation of ethanol and polyphenols from red wine by diananofiltration
I. Tsibranska,
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Dragomir Yankov,
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Maria Dencheva-Zarkova
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et al.
Process Safety and Environmental Protection,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Simultaneous high volatile fatty acids concentration and ethanol extraction using nanofiltration, reverse osmosis and forward osmosis
Process Safety and Environmental Protection,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
197, P. 106954 - 106954
Published: Feb. 25, 2025
Language: Английский
Evaluation of physicochemical characteristics, color and volatile profile of low alcohol beverage based on concentrated white wine produced by NF and RO membranes
Separation and Purification Technology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 132847 - 132847
Published: April 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Applications of Reverse Osmosis and Nanofiltration Membrane Process in Wine and Beer Industry
Membranes,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(5), P. 140 - 140
Published: May 2, 2025
Reverse
osmosis
(RO)
and
nanofiltration
(NF)
membranes
are
traditionally
employed
in
wine
beer
production
for
concentration,
clarification,
stabilization.
Their
applications
now
extend
to
dealcoholization,
addressing
rising
demand
low-alcohol
beverages.
RO/NF
selectively
reduce
ethanol
while
retaining
volatile
aromas
non-volatile
flavors,
outperforming
thermal
methods
that
degrade
sensory
profiles.
This
review
examines
roles
alcohol
adjustment,
sugar
modification,
by-product
recovery,
emphasizing
mechanisms
efficiency.
Operational
challenges
such
as
membrane
fouling
(polysaccharides,
polyphenols),
selectivity–permeation
flux
trade-offs,
energy
costs
assessed.
By
balancing
tradition
with
innovation,
technologies
offer
transformative
potential
meeting
health
sustainability
goals
beverage
industries.
However,
gaps
standardization,
consistency,
cost-effectiveness
necessitate
targeted
research
optimize
industrial
adoption
consumer
acceptance.
Language: Английский
White wine dealcoholization by osmotic distillation: an experimental study and impact on key quality parameters
Journal of Food Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 112456 - 112456
Published: Dec. 1, 2024
Language: Английский
Influence of Transmembrane Pressure on the Retention of Bioactive Compounds and Alcohol Content in Red Wine Nanofiltration
Julia Genova,
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Maria Dencheva-Zarkova,
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Dragomir Yankov
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et al.
WSEAS TRANSACTIONS ON BIOLOGY AND BIOMEDICINE,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22, P. 67 - 71
Published: Nov. 5, 2024
Membrane
nanofiltration
technology
is
an
efficient
method
for
wine
dealcoholization
and
concentration
of
various
bioactive
compounds
has
a
vast
number
applications
in
production.
To
obtain
optimal
features
the
obtained
products,
both
parameters
mode
filtration,
as
well
characteristics
used
filtration
membrane,
are
great
importance.
In
this
study,
native
Bulgarian
red
Mavrud
via
MaxiMem
Prozesstechnik
GmbH
system,
completed
with
polymer
membranes
was
performed.
Rejection
coefficients
ethanol
selected
compоnents
were
measured
their
increase
applied
pressure
(10
to
50
bar)
observed.
Cross-flow
flat
sheet
performed
diafiltration
mode.
Partial
(5-8%
EtOH)
good
preservation
remaining
composition.
Depending
on
degree
membranes,
loss
0
24%
anthocyanins,
8
19%
polyphenols,
2
30%
ORAC
activity
Language: Английский