Membrane Development for Energy Conversion

Dear Colleagues,

Energy conversion refers to the global energy sector’s shift from fossil-based systems of energy production and consumption—methods incorporating oil, natural gas and coal—to renewable sources like wind, solar, and hydrogen energy. Thanks to its economic and environmental friendliness, renewable energy is regarded as one of the ultimate solutions to human energy problems, one which is profoundly affecting the long-term reconstruction of the world's energy supply and application system and accelerating the rapid change and generational development of transportation, power generation, industry and housing. The fundamental driving force of the energy transition lies in people's need and yearning for a better life, and this process will combine the dual functions of climate governance and energy innovation. Membrane has been playing an important role in alleviate the energy penalty and prohibitive cost associated with the separation, purification and conversion of energy and other industrial commodities, the processes for which involve a large proportion of energy production worldwide. The membrane industry has been devoted to solving the large demand for water in the energy industry, to addressing pollution of the atmosphere and water environment, and to development new energy industries. Researchers in this field have especially focused reengineering process industries, improving the utilization of energy and resources, and reducing the emission of environmental pollutants. Renewable energy will become a green engine for building a community with a shared future for mankind. Clearly, the research focusing on the membrane development improves the understanding of the fundamental mechanisms in the new energy systems, including phase transitions, material stiffness and fluid flow. It also has a major role in the optimization of carbon reduction efforts, including membrane application in carbon dioxide capture, utilization and storage (CCUS). 

Dr. Tao Zhang
Dr. Huai Su
Dr. Ran Tao
Dr. Ping Hu
Guest Editors

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• membrane application
• energy conversion
• hydrogen energy
• geothermal energy
• solar energy
• CCUS
• water treatment