Advances in MOF-Based Membranes

Dear Colleagues,

Metal organic frameworks (MOFs) have emerged as a fascinating class of porous crystalline materials assembled by connecting the metal or metal cluster to the organic linker. The high modularity and fine-tunability of these materials in terms pore size, functionality and geometry make them highly versatile and devisable. The ultrahigh surface area and the tunable nanospace of MOFs provide highly suitable accommodation for various guest species. As a result, the idea of processing MOFs in the form of membranes such as inorganic membranes and mixed-matrix membranes is proposed. Several recent experimental and theoretical studies have shown that pure MOF membranes and MOF/polymer composite membranes can outperform well-known organic and inorganic membranes in various applications including: gas separation, pervaporation, nanofiltration, ionic sieving, and catalysis.

This special issue on “Advances in MOF-based membranes” of the journal Membranes seeks contributions to advance the field of pure MOF films and MOF composite membranes through experimental and computational studies. Topics include, but are not limited to, new strategies and techniques for the design, synthesis and processing of MOF-based membranes, fine-tuning of the MOF-polymer interface interactions, techniques for improving MOF adhesion to porous supports, overcoming the selectivity and permeability trade-off, improving the membrane mechanical strength, remarkable membrane performance, novel applications and paving the industrial exploitation of MOF-membranes. Authors are invited to submit their new findings; all research papers and reviews are welcome.

Guest Editor
Dr. Sameh Elsaidi

Co-Guest Editors
Dr. Mustapha Soukri
Dr. Mona H Mohamed

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