Synthesis and Properties of Zeolite Membranes
A special issue of Membranes (ISSN 2077-0375). This special issue belongs to the section "Membrane Fabrication and Characterization".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2026 | Viewed by 57
Special Issue Editor
Interests: zeolite membranes; basic principle and application of natural gas hydrate; materials and technology for energy storage; air-conditioning energy saving technology; transfer process enhancement and fluid dynamics; storage and transportation technology of LNG and natural gas; application of renewable resources and new energy
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue highlights recent advances in the synthesis, characterization, and application of zeolite membranes. It covers innovative strategies for fabricating continuous and defect-free zeolite layers, including hydrothermal synthesis techniques such as seeded growth and microwave-assisted synthesis, as well as defect suppression and elimination activation approaches. Regarding characterization, the focus is on advanced techniques or theoretical methods for analyzing pore architecture, unit cell parameters, and membrane stress. Contributions are encouraged on the tailoring of key membrane features, including the formation mechanisms, microstructure, pore architecture, and surface chemistry, to enhance separation performance in gas separation, solvent dehydration, and desalination. Emphasis is placed on understanding structure–property relationships, transport mechanisms, separation stability, and prospects for industrial implementation. This Special Issue aims to showcase both the fundamental insights and practical developments that drive the use of zeolite membranes in energy-efficient separation processes.
Prof. Dr. Shuanshi Fan
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- zeolite membranes
- membrane synthesis
- characterization
- pervaporation
- gas separation
- solvent dehydration
- microstructure
- transport mechanisms
- MOF–zeolite composites
- membrane stability
- thin-film zeolites
- inorganic membranes
- molecular sieving
- energy-efficient separations
- industrial scaling-up
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