Advanced Fabrication Techniques and Applications for High-Performance Polymer 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 October 2025 | Viewed by 2
Special Issue Editors
Interests: functional fiber membrane; nanofiber; hollow fiber membrane; membrane separation
Interests: nanofiber membrane
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
High-performance polymer membranes are pivotal in addressing global challenges related to sustainable energy, environmental remediation, and advanced healthcare. This Special Issue explores cutting-edge fabrication techniques and emerging applications of these membranes, emphasizing their transformative potential across interdisciplinary fields.
Recent advances in membrane fabrication, such as electrospinning, new versions of phase inversion, layer-by-layer assembly, 3D printing, and interfacial polymerization, have enabled precise control over membrane morphology, pore structure, and surface functionality. Innovations in nanocomposite integration (e.g., graphene oxide, metal–organic frameworks) and biomimetic design further enhance selectivity, permeability, and mechanical robustness. Additionally, sustainable approaches that incorporate green solvents and recyclable polymers and align with circular economy principles are increasing being used.
Polymer membranes are utilized in a variety of applications, including the following:
- Water treatment: High-flux membranes for desalination, pollutant removal, and resource recovery.
- Energy systems: Ion-selective membranes for fuel cells, batteries, and green hydrogen production.
- Gas separation: Ultra-thin membranes for CO2 capture and hydrocarbon purification.
- Biomedical engineering: Smart membranes for drug delivery, tissue engineering, and biosensing.
However, challenges remain in scaling up their production, improving their long-term stability under harsh conditions, and reducing costs. Potential directions for future research include leveraging machine learning for membrane design optimization, developing stimuli-responsive membranes for adaptive applications, and integrating hybrid materials for multifunctionality. By bridging material innovation with real-world demands, this research field aims to unlock next-generation solutions for a sustainable and technologically advanced society.
This Special Issue welcomes contributions that address these themes, fostering collaboration among chemists, engineers, and environmental scientists to push the boundaries of polymer membrane science.
Dr. Kaikai Chen
Dr. Shu Yang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- hollow fiber membrane
- nanofiber membrane
- polymer membrane
- membrane separation
- advanced polymer science
- high-performance membranes
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