This special issue provides an overview of the latest advances in membrane technology for environmental protection and remediation. Membrane filtration is a promising technology for the treatment of various types of water, wastewater, and contaminated soil. In recent years, the development of new membrane materials and fabrication techniques has greatly enhanced the performance and efficiency of membrane systems. This special issue covers several key areas of membrane technology, including nanofiltration, reverse osmosis, ultrafiltration, and microfiltration, with a focus on their application in environmental protection and remediation. One promising application of advanced membrane technology for environmental protection and remediation is in the treatment of contaminated groundwater. Contaminated groundwater can be a significant source of pollutants to surface water bodies, and traditional treatment methods such as pump and treat can be time-consuming and costly. Membrane technology offers a potentially more efficient and cost-effective solution for the removal of contaminants from groundwater. Specifically, nanofiltration and reverse osmosis membranes have shown promise for the removal of contaminants such as heavy metals, pesticides, nanoplastics and pharmaceuticals from contaminated groundwater. The high selectivity and efficiency of these membranes allow for the removal of contaminants at a molecular level, resulting in treated water that meets or exceeds regulatory standards. Furthermore, advancements in membrane fouling control strategies, such as the use of anti-fouling coatings and backwashing, have improved the reliability and longevity of membrane filtration systems in groundwater treatment applications. Overall, the use of advanced membrane technology for the treatment of contaminated groundwater has the potential to provide a more sustainable and effective solution for environmental protection and remediation.

Dear Colleagues,

I would like invite you to collaborate with us in an special issue exploring the latest advances in membrane technology for environmental protection and remediation. Your expertise and insights would greatly contribute to this important and timely topic. Please let me know if you are interested in participating and we can discuss further details.

Topics include but are not limited to:

1. Novel membrane materials and structures for enhanced separation efficiency in water treatment and wastewater remediation.
2. Integration of membrane technologies with other treatment methods for advanced environmental protection and remediation.
3. Development of low-cost and sustainable membrane systems for small-scale and rural communities.
4. Scaling up of membrane processes for industrial applications in environmental protection and remediation.
5. Exploration of membrane-based systems for resource recovery from wastewater and industrial effluents.
6. Advances in monitoring and control systems for efficient operation and maintenance of membrane processes in environmental applications.
7. Integration of membrane processes with renewable energy sources for sustainable and green environmental technologies.
8. Impacts of emerging contaminants and microplastics on membrane processes and development of effective strategies for their removal.
9. Advances in modeling and simulation tools for predicting and optimizing the performance of membrane-based systems in environmental applications.
10. Evaluation of the environmental and economic sustainability of membrane-based systems for various applications.

Thanks for your attention

Appreciate

Dr. René Peinador
Dr. Eljaddi Tarik
Guest Editors

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• membrane preparation
• membrane characterization
• membrane fouling
• water and wastewater treatment
• industrial effluents
• desalination
• membrane technology (MF, UF, NF, RO)