Forward Osmosis - Membrane Developments and Applications
A special issue of Membranes (ISSN 2077-0375). This special issue belongs to the section "Membrane Processing and Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 June 2022) | Viewed by 12563
Special Issue Editors
Interests: membrane filtration of dairy, fruit juices & coffee; juices; dairy processing; forward osmosis; wastewater treatment
Interests: acoustic cavitation; sonoluminescence; ultrasound processing; sonocrystallisation; membrane filtrations
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Dear Colleagues,
Forward osmosis (FO) is an emerging membrane processing technology for power generation, seawater desalination, wastewater reclamation, and concentration of foods and pharmaceuticals.
Recent developments on FO membranes, membrane configuration and operation, and osmotic agents have led to a technology readiness level that allows for implementation in industry. However, important challenges to implement FO in the industry require further scientific advances. First, internal concentration polarization due to membrane structure reduces membrane performance and energy efficiency of FO. Second, reverse solute diffusion due to non-perfect retention of the osmotic agent reduces the net osmotic pressure difference and potentially leads to feed contamination. Third, novel strategies for the recovery of the osmotic agent, the energy intensive step of forward osmosis, require further development to reduce the energy demand for FO. Fourth, fouling mitigation strategies to reduce external concentration polarization, increase FO efficiency and membrane life.
This Special Issue on “Forward Osmosis - Membrane Developments and Applications” of the journal Membranes is dedicated to current research to address these challenges and seeks contributions to assess the state of the art and future developments in the field of FO for various applications. Topics include, but are not limited to, recovery strategies for osmotic agents, selection and developments of osmotic agents, novel applications of FO, membrane development and evaluation, membrane fouling and/or cleaning strategies, pilot plant studies, life cycle assessment & comparison to existing technologies, and industrial implementation. Authors are invited to submit their latest results; both original papers and reviews are welcome.
Dr. Joseph Dumpler
Dr. Judy Lee
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- Forward osmosis
- Osmotic agent
- Draw solution
- Membrane fouling
- Osmotic process
- Direct osmosis
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