The Role of Membranes in Modern Winemaking: From Clarification to Dealcoholization
The utilization of membrane technologies in winemaking has revolutionized various stages of production, offering precise and efficient alternatives to traditional methods. Membranes, characterized by their selective permeability, play a pivotal role in enhancing wine quality across multiple processe...
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| author | Carolina E. Demaman Oro Bruna M. Saorin Puton Luciana D. Venquiaruto Rogério Marcos Dallago Giordana Demaman Arend Marcus V. Tres |
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| description | The utilization of membrane technologies in winemaking has revolutionized various stages of production, offering precise and efficient alternatives to traditional methods. Membranes, characterized by their selective permeability, play a pivotal role in enhancing wine quality across multiple processes. In clarification, microfiltration and ultrafiltration membranes, such as ceramic or polymeric membranes (e.g., polyethersulfone or PVDF), effectively remove suspended solids and colloids, resulting in a clearer wine without the need for chemical agents. During stabilization, membranes such as nanofiltration and reverse osmosis membranes, often made from polyamide composite materials, enable the selective removal of proteins, polysaccharides, and microorganisms, thereby improving the wine’s stability and extending its shelf life. Additionally, in dealcoholization, membranes like reverse osmosis and pervaporation membranes, typically constructed from polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) or other specialized polymers, facilitate the selective removal of ethanol while preserving the wine’s flavor and aroma profile, addressing the increasing consumer demand for low-alcohol and alcohol-free wines. This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the advancements and applications of membrane technologies in winemaking. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-5b674f66d0e74fb0980d9f40892f10942025-01-24T13:41:01ZengMDPI AGMembranes2077-03752025-01-011511410.3390/membranes15010014The Role of Membranes in Modern Winemaking: From Clarification to DealcoholizationCarolina E. Demaman Oro0Bruna M. Saorin Puton1Luciana D. Venquiaruto2Rogério Marcos Dallago3Giordana Demaman Arend4Marcus V. Tres5Department of Food and Chemical Engineering, Universidade Regional Integrada do Alto Uruguai e das Missões (URI), 1621 Sete de Setembro Av., Centro, Erechim 99709-910, RS, BrazilDepartment of Food and Chemical Engineering, Universidade Regional Integrada do Alto Uruguai e das Missões (URI), 1621 Sete de Setembro Av., Centro, Erechim 99709-910, RS, BrazilDepartment of Food and Chemical Engineering, Universidade Regional Integrada do Alto Uruguai e das Missões (URI), 1621 Sete de Setembro Av., Centro, Erechim 99709-910, RS, BrazilDepartment of Food and Chemical Engineering, Universidade Regional Integrada do Alto Uruguai e das Missões (URI), 1621 Sete de Setembro Av., Centro, Erechim 99709-910, RS, BrazilDepartment of Food and Chemical Engineering, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis 88040-900, SC, BrazilLaboratory of Agroindustrial Processes Engineering (LAPE), Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM), 3013 Taufik Germano Rd., University II DC, Cachoeira do Sul 96503-205, RS, BrazilThe utilization of membrane technologies in winemaking has revolutionized various stages of production, offering precise and efficient alternatives to traditional methods. Membranes, characterized by their selective permeability, play a pivotal role in enhancing wine quality across multiple processes. In clarification, microfiltration and ultrafiltration membranes, such as ceramic or polymeric membranes (e.g., polyethersulfone or PVDF), effectively remove suspended solids and colloids, resulting in a clearer wine without the need for chemical agents. During stabilization, membranes such as nanofiltration and reverse osmosis membranes, often made from polyamide composite materials, enable the selective removal of proteins, polysaccharides, and microorganisms, thereby improving the wine’s stability and extending its shelf life. Additionally, in dealcoholization, membranes like reverse osmosis and pervaporation membranes, typically constructed from polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) or other specialized polymers, facilitate the selective removal of ethanol while preserving the wine’s flavor and aroma profile, addressing the increasing consumer demand for low-alcohol and alcohol-free wines. This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the advancements and applications of membrane technologies in winemaking.https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0375/15/1/14wine quality enhancementmicrofiltrationultrafiltrationnanofiltrationreverse osmosiswine concentration |
| spellingShingle | Carolina E. Demaman Oro Bruna M. Saorin Puton Luciana D. Venquiaruto Rogério Marcos Dallago Giordana Demaman Arend Marcus V. Tres The Role of Membranes in Modern Winemaking: From Clarification to Dealcoholization Membranes wine quality enhancement microfiltration ultrafiltration nanofiltration reverse osmosis wine concentration |
| title | The Role of Membranes in Modern Winemaking: From Clarification to Dealcoholization |
| title_full | The Role of Membranes in Modern Winemaking: From Clarification to Dealcoholization |
| title_fullStr | The Role of Membranes in Modern Winemaking: From Clarification to Dealcoholization |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Role of Membranes in Modern Winemaking: From Clarification to Dealcoholization |
| title_short | The Role of Membranes in Modern Winemaking: From Clarification to Dealcoholization |
| title_sort | role of membranes in modern winemaking from clarification to dealcoholization |
| topic | wine quality enhancement microfiltration ultrafiltration nanofiltration reverse osmosis wine concentration |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0375/15/1/14 |
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