Special Issue "PVDF-Based Membranes and Applications"

Dear Colleagues,

Poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF), a polymorphic polymer with excellent comprehensive properties and good processability, has been widely utilized in scientific research and the manufacturing industry alike. This polymer most often presents three polymorphs (α, β, γ), among which the β and γ phases are electroactive and therefore have been extensively studied for its promising electroactivies. These are increasingly significant in various applications, such as sensors, actuators, nanogenerators and smart scaffolds, among others. For applications, it is normally processed into membranes. However, the fabrication technique, inclusion of other materials, and the post-treatment, etc. all affect the properties of membranes.

With the development of science and technology, novel materials and processing methods are increasingly emerging, some of which promise to endow PVDF-based membranes with the potential for more applications in many significant fields. Therefore, a topic entitled “PVDF-based Membranes and Applications” should interest researchers from all over the world.

We invite you to submit a manuscript for this Special Issue. Full papers, communications, and reviews in the field of PVDF-based membranes are all welcome.

Dr. Tingping Lei
Dr. Xiaomei Cai
Guest Editors

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• wastewater treatment
• air filtration
• biomedical application
• engineering application