Green and Sustainable Preparation Techniques of Polymeric Membranes
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymeric Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 January 2026 | Viewed by 45
Special Issue Editors
Interests: sustainable membrane preparation; green solvents; membrane characterizations
Interests: membrane contactors; membrane distillation; integrated membrane systems; water and wastewater treatment; desalination
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Interests: sustainable membrane preparation; green solvents and biopolymers for membranes; membrane characterizations; integrated membrane systems; water and wastewater treatment
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The demand for sustainable membrane technologies is rapidly growing, driven by the need to minimize environmental impact while maintaining high separation performance across various industrial sectors. The production of conventional polymeric membranes typically utilizes petroleum-based polymers and harmful solvents, posing risks to both the environment and human health. This Special Issue focuses on innovative strategies for the green and sustainable preparation of polymeric membranes, addressing both material selection and fabrication processes. Key topics include the use of bio-based and renewable polymers, the replacement of hazardous solvents with green alternatives, and the development of new platform chemicals tailored for membrane preparation. Emphasis is also placed on advanced characterization techniques to assess membrane structure, morphology, porosity, and surface properties, ensuring optimal performance in applications such as water treatment, gas separation, membrane contactors, and bioprocessing. Contributions highlighting circular economy approaches, safe-and-sustainable-by-design (SSbD) methodologies, and life cycle assessments (LCAs) are highly encouraged. This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the most recent advances, offering a valuable platform for researchers and industry members to promote the transition towards environmentally friendly membrane manufacturing.
Dr. Francesca Russo
Dr. Alessandra Criscuoli
Dr. Alberto Figoli
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sustainable membrane preparation
- green solvents
- new platform chemicals for membranes
- membrane characterizations
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