Functional Composite Membranes: Properties and Applications
A special issue of Membranes (ISSN 2077-0375). This special issue belongs to the section "Membrane Fabrication and Characterization".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 312
Special Issue Editors
Interests: nanofiltration membrane; resource recovery; industrial water treatment; catalytic membrane
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Functional composite membranes combine two or more materials to enhance separation performance, stability, and functionality, making them key components in a wide range of membrane-based technologies. This Special Issue focuses on recent advances in the design, fabrication, and application of composite membranes tailored for specific tasks such as water purification, gas separation, energy storage, biomedical use, and environmental remediation. By integrating polymers, ceramics, carbon-based materials, or metal–organic frameworks, researchers can fine-tune membrane structure and surface properties to improve selectivity, permeability, antifouling ability, and mechanical strength. The issue will cover both experimental and theoretical studies that explore the relationships between structure and function, novel fabrication methods, and emerging applications. Contributions highlighting sustainable materials, green processes, or scalable production techniques are also encouraged. Through this collection, we aim to provide a platform on which researchers can share their insights and promote the development of next-generation composite membranes for practical and high-impact applications.
Dr. Qieyuan Gao
Dr. Shuai Guo
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- water treatment
- energy harvesting
- nanoparticles
- 2D materials
- integrated innovation
- membrane technology alliance
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