Membrane-Based Technologies for Sustainable Water Treatment and Energy Efficiency

Dear Colleagues,

Membrane-based technologies are beginning to play an increasingly important role in addressing the challenges of global water scarcity and pollution. These technologies offer energy-efficient and eco-friendly alternatives for sustainable water treatment and have been the focus of much research and development in recent years. This Special Issue is dedicated to highlighting the latest advancements in membrane-based technologies for sustainable water treatment. One area of particular interest is membrane distillation, which is a promising technique for desalination and wastewater treatment. Another important development is the use of bio-membranes, which are natural or synthetic membranes that are produced by living organisms, for water treatment applications. Moreover, the Special Issue emphasizes innovations in energy-efficient water treatment and recovery using renewable energy-based membrane operations. These techniques not only help to reduce energy consumption and costs but also contribute to the transition towards a more sustainable energy system.

In line with the principles of the circular economy, the issue also explores strategies for reducing the carbon footprint in membrane-based processes, as well as the energy–water nexus and circular economy approaches for sustainable water and energy management. This includes exploring the use of renewable energy sources to power membrane-based processes, and how the waste streams generated by these processes can be turned into valuable resources. This Special Issue is of great interest to researchers, engineers, policymakers, and other professionals in the field of environmental science and engineering, water management, and energy. We hope that it will provide valuable insight into the latest advancements in membrane-based technologies for sustainable water management and their potential applications in various industries. The Issue will also identify research gaps and opportunities for future work, as well as policy implications for sustainable water and energy management.

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Kashif Shahid
Dr. Bandita Mainali
Guest Editors

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• membrane technology
• water and wastewater treatment
• energy efficiency
• membrane distillation
• carbon footprints
• membrane fouling
• membrane bio-reactor, foaming in membranes
• energy recovery
• renewable-energy-based membrane operations
• bio-membranes
• energy–water nexus
• circular economy