Advanced Polymeric Membranes for Filtration and Separation Technologies

Dear Colleagues,

Polymeric membranes are central to a wide range of separation technologies, enabling efficient, scalable, and sustainable processes in water purification, gas separation, energy production, and bioprocessing. Recent advances in polymer chemistry, nanostructured materials, and membrane‑fabrication strategies have opened new pathways to precisely tailor membrane structure, transport behavior, and selectivity. Innovations such as mixed‑matrix membranes, stimuli‑responsive polymers, biomimetic architectures, and membranes derived from sustainable or recyclable materials are driving significant improvements in performance and durability while reducing environmental impact.

This Special Issue aims to bring together cutting‑edge research that advances the design, characterization, and application of next‑generation polymeric membranes. Contributions may address fundamental mechanisms of mass transport, novel synthesis or fabrication techniques, computational and theoretical approaches for material design, or the integration of membranes into emerging separation processes. Studies focusing on antifouling strategies, enhanced chemical or thermal stability, or low‑energy separation solutions are also highly encouraged.

For this Special Issue, we welcome multidisciplinary perspectives from polymer science, materials engineering, and separation technology to highlight current trends, identify remaining technical challenges, and inspire innovative directions for high-performance, sustainable membrane-based separations.

Prof. Dr. María del Carmen García Payo
Guest Editor

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