Advances in Reverse Osmosis Membranes and Processes

Dear Colleagues,

Reverse osmosis (RO) technology is a well-established process that is typically used for the production of drinking and/or industrial reusable water from brackish water, seawater, and wastewater. Although widely used in most desalination plants, the RO process still requires further improvement in terms of separation efficiency, energy consumption, and fouling control. The separation efficiency of the RO process, in particular, not only depends on membrane material but also requires strong developments in membrane engineering, such as module design, fouling detection, and control strategies, as well as upstream pre-treatment technologies.

This Special Issue is dedicated to providing comprehensive coverage on the recent developments in RO membrane design, fabrication, and processes. Potential topics include, but are not limited to, the fabrication of RO membrane using novel materials and fabrication methods, the optimization of the RO process through module and process design, fouling detection methods and fouling control strategies, and pre-treatment technologies to enhanced RO processes. Authors are invited to submit their latest results; both original papers and reviews are welcome.

Dr. Lee Nuang Sim
Dr. Jia Shin Ho
Guest Editors

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