Ceramic Membranes: Preparation, Modification and Multidisciplinary Applications
A special issue of Membranes (ISSN 2077-0375). This special issue belongs to the section "Membrane Applications for Other Areas".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 144
Special Issue Editors
Interests: membrane technology; solid oxide fuel cell; microbial fuel cell; water treatment; wastewater treatment; environmental technology
Interests: membrane technology; polymeric membrane; environmental issues on water security; other sustainable petroleum and gas engineering; biofuel and biogas technology
Interests: polymeric phase inversion membranes; ceramic porous membranes; carbon membranes
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Ceramic membranes have long been recognised as a robust and adaptable class of technologies, valued for their exceptional thermal, chemical, and mechanical stability. Traditionally, they have been widely applied in water and wastewater treatment, gas separation, and related processes, where their durability and resistance to harsh environments have provided a clear advantage over polymeric alternatives.
In recent years, however, ceramic membrane research has moved decisively beyond these conventional roles. The development of nanostructured and hybrid materials, together with advances in catalytic and electrochemical integration, has opened new avenues in energy and environmental applications. Ceramic membranes are now being explored as enabling components in solid oxide fuel and electrolysis cells, as well as in membrane reactors for the production of hydrogen, syngas, and methanol. Their potential in CO2 separation, capture, and utilisation pathways further highlights their importance in addressing climate and sustainability challenges. Alongside these technological advances, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital modelling tools is beginning to transform the way ceramic membranes are designed, optimised, and assessed for large-scale deployment.
This Special Issue seeks to bring together contributions that reflect both the established strengths of ceramic membranes and their modern, emerging roles in energy and environmental sustainability. Submissions are invited that highlight advances in materials science, innovative applications, and system-level integration. Both original research papers and comprehensive reviews are welcome. Topics of interest include the following:
- Novel fabrication, modification, and characterisation of ceramic membranes.
- Ceramic membranes in fuel cells and electrolysis systems.
- Catalytic and electrochemical membrane reactors for sustainable fuel production.
- Ceramic membranes for CO2 separation, capture, and utilisation.
- AI-driven design, modelling, and sustainability assessments of ceramic membrane applications.
Dr. Mohamad Fairus Rabuni
Dr. Mohd Usman Mohd Junaidi
Prof. Dr. Konstantinos Beltsios
Guest Editors
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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Membranes is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.
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Keywords
- ceramic membranes
- membrane reactors
- fuel cells and electrolysis
- CO2 capture and utilization
- AI-driven membrane design
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