Novel Electro-Membrane Preparation and Application

Dear Colleagues,

The development of conventional membrane technologies is challenged by the inherent limitations of membrane materials. Recent advances and publication records have explicitly demonstrated that electro-membranes (EMs), a new paradigm of membrane material, exhibit vast potential to address the need for a sustainable membrane process.

Specifically, EMs are qualified to realize water purification and reuse, desalination, and intelligent water treatment, although obstacles such as high costs and weak compatibility severely hinder EM applications at industrial scales. We thus seek contributions which assess state-of-the-art EM techniques, develop novel EMs to tackle challenges, and fill the void of theory. This Special Issue of Membranes on “Novel Electro-Membrane Preparation and Application” calls for works centered on the exploration of innovative EM techniques. Detailed topics include, but are not limited to, novel EM materials, fabrication approaches, membrane fouling and anti-fouling mechanisms, and scaled-up EM applications in practical scenarios.

We look forward to your submissions.

Dr. Meng Sun
Dr. Changyong Zhang
Dr. Yumeng Zhao
Guest Editors

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• materials
• membrane
• filtration
• water treatment
• desalination