Metallic Membrane—Future Prospect, Research Trends and Applicability
A special issue of Membranes (ISSN 2077-0375).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (25 July 2023) | Viewed by 3298
Special Issue Editors
Interests: energy efficiency; renewable energy systems; energy saving
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Interests: hydrogen production; process intensification; palladium; supported membranes; membrane reactor
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The aim of this Special Issue entitled “Metallic Membranes: Research Trends, Applicability and Future Prospects” is to explore the current state of the art regarding metallic membrane technologies, including relevant synthesis strategies, recent advancements and the main applications for both porous and dense structures.
Metallic membranes are typically considered for many civil and industrial applications, particularly regarding nuclear fusion reactors and a wide variety of chemical industry processes, due to their relative ability to be coupled in current devices. In general, two different categories can be distinguished related their structure: porous and dense metallic membranes. In both cases, research focuses on new synthesis strategies and their implementation level at the industrial scale, thus ensuring adequate mechanical resistance and stable performance under real operating conditions. New materials and membrane configurations are conceived to reduce supply and manufacturing costs, whilst increasing the reliability and lifetime of final use devices and also considering environmental concerns. Moreover, novel system configurations for process improvements are demonstrated to increase their performance and economic sustainability.
Under this general perspective, the scope of the current Special Issue is to provide new insights on both novel technologies and system optimization to promote the use of metallic membranes in multiple cases, including both laboratory- and industrial-scale applications. Their applications cover the chemical and energy industries, with a special mention to developing promising nuclear fusion reactors, although device conception and system optimization will be also key aspects to take into account. The submission of original research articles, reviews, industrial cases, and short communications is welcomed and encouraged.
Dr. Giacomo Bruni
Dr. David Alique
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- metallic membranes
- gas separation
- hydrogen production
- hydrogen purification
- process intensification
- nuclear fusion reactor
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