Membrane Processing Technology in the Food Industry

Dear Colleagues,

This issue of “Foods” will focus on innovative applications of membrane processing technology in or for food manufacturing. The purpose is to collect and integrate new insights on practical experience as well as new insights resulting from recent research work. Progress on the problem of deposit formation affecting flux and transmission of target components in concentration and fractionation of complex food systems using membrane technology will be emphasized. Contributions on the modelling of flow and mass transfer at membrane/fluid interfaces targeting process optimization or process intensification by membrane-based processes for a better understanding are as important as those on novel types of membrane module systems or membrane materials for improved separation results. In addition, aspects of membrane rinsing and clean-in-place (CIP) cleaning can be addressed. Contributions related to novel membrane technologies with future potential for application such as—but not limited to—forward osmosis, electro-membrane filtration, field flow fractionation in combination with porous membrane walls, or hybrid processes in food-related biotechnology are highly welcome.

We welcome your proposed publication abstract with 3-6 explanatory sentences (max. 150 words) first. The final deadline for submitting the articles is 31 July 2018. All articles will be peer reviewed and articles received before the deadline will be immediately processed. Please take note of the deadline.

Prof. Dr. Ulrich Kulozik
Dr. Heidebrecht Hans-Jürgen
Guest Editors

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