Emerging Superwetting Membranes: New Advances in Water Treatment
A special issue of Membranes (ISSN 2077-0375). This special issue belongs to the section "Membrane Applications for Water Treatment".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2025 | Viewed by 624
Special Issue Editor
Interests: membrane separation engineering; water resource acquisition process based on biomimetic special wettability and micro-nano structure interface, such as mist capture and photothermal evaporation
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Water treatment is a critical field that faces numerous challenges, ranging from the removal of contaminants to the efficient management of water resources. As technological advancements continue to shape our approach to water treatment, emerging superwetting membranes have emerged as promising tools that offer unprecedented performance and efficiency. These membranes exhibit exceptional wetting properties, enabling them to handle a wide range of aqueous solutions with enhanced separation capabilities and durability.
This Special Issue aims to explore the latest research, developments, and applications of emerging superwetting membranes in water treatment. We invite contributions from researchers, engineers, and practitioners in the field to share their insights, innovations, and experiences, thereby fostering a comprehensive understanding of the potential and limitations of these novel membranes. The Special Issue welcomes submissions on, but not limited to, the following topics:
Fundamentals of Superwetting Membranes:
- Theoretical and experimental studies on the wetting behavior of membranes;
- Surface engineering techniques for achieving superwetting properties;
- Characterization methods for assessing superwetting membrane performance.
Membrane Development and Fabrication:
- New materials and synthesis methods for superwetting membranes;
- Nanotechnology and advanced manufacturing techniques for membrane enhancement;
- Environmental and economic considerations in membrane production.
Water Treatment Applications:
- Separation of heavy metals, organic pollutants, and microorganisms using superwetting membranes;
- Desalination and brine management;
- Oil–water separation and wastewater treatment.
Dye Removal and Retention:
- Membrane bioreactors and hybrid systems incorporating superwetting membranes.
Performance and Durability:
- Long-term performance evaluation of superwetting membranes;
- Fouling, cleaning, and regeneration strategies for membrane maintenance;
- Comparison of superwetting membranes with traditional membrane technologies.
Scale-Up and Commercialization:
- Pilot-scale and full-scale applications of superwetting membranes;
- Economic analysis and cost–benefit assessments;
- Market trends and future prospects for superwetting membrane technologies.
Dr. Cailong Zhou
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- superwetting membranes
- water treatment
- surface engineering
- membrane separation
- nanotechnology
- heavy metal removal
- organic pollutant separation
- desalination
- oil–water separation
- membrane bioreactors
- membrane fouling
- membrane durability
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