Polymeric Membrane Science and Surface Modification Technologies: 2nd Edition

Dear Colleagues,

Membrane science is a crucial branch of modern materials science and engineering. This Special Issue focuses on the design, fabrication, and application of polymeric membrane materials. These technologies play a vital role in water treatment, gas separation, energy storage, and biomedical applications, driving technological advancements in these fields. Membrane technologies can be employed in nanofiltration, reverse osmosis, water treatment, hydrogen purification, carbon dioxide capture, fuel cells, lithium-ion batteries, drug delivery, and tissue engineering.

Surface modification technologies are key to enhancing the performance of membranes, with techniques such as plasma treatment, chemical plating, coating, and nanomaterial modification significantly improving the properties of membranes. For example, they strengthen the hydrophilicity, antifouling properties, mechanical strength, and biocompatibility of membranes, while also improving their selectivity, flux, durability, and chemical stability.

Recent research has focused on developing nanocomposite membranes, functionalized polymer membranes, and smart responsive materials. These innovations optimize the performance of membranes and broaden their applicative potential.

This Special Issue will highlight the latest advancements in polymeric membrane science and surface modification technologies. We invite researchers in related fields to submit original research and review articles, contributing to continued progress in membrane science and surface modification technologies.

Dr. Lili Wu
Prof. Dr. Chaocan Zhang
Guest Editors

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