This document presents information about the Donnan membrane effect and Donnan membrane equilibrium. It defines the Donnan membrane effect as occurring when diffusible solutes become unequally distributed between two compartments separated by a membrane that is permeable to water and electrolytes but impermeable to one ion species. It was discovered by Fredrick Donnan in 1911. The document then explains that the Donnan membrane equilibrium is reached when this distribution is balanced by diffusion, resulting in equal osmotic pressure but unequal ion concentrations. It derives the equation for Donnan membrane equilibrium and discusses its significance in biological systems like red blood cells, artificial kidneys, and industrial processes like tanning leather.