Block Copolymers for Membrane Separation and Energy Conversion
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 176
Special Issue Editors
Interests: ion exchange membrane; ultrafiltration membrane; nanofiltration membrane; reverse osmosis membrane; (reverse) electrodialysis; fuel cell; redox flow battery
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce a Special Issue of Polymers titled “Block Copolymers for Membrane Separation and Energy Conversion”. This issue will focus on the design, synthesis, characterization, and application of block copolymers—functional polymeric materials that enable selective mass transport, enhanced stability, and improved performance in membrane and energy conversion systems.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Block copolymers for ion-exchange membranes, including applications in monovalent/divalent ion separation, and membranes with antifouling, solvent-resistant, acid-blocking, or antibacterial properties.
- Block copolymers for energy conversion and storage devices, such as fuel cells, redox flow batteries, and electrodialysis systems.
- Porous membranes derived from block copolymers for ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, and reverse osmosis.
- Membrane technologies based on block copolymers for sustainable applications, including wastewater resource recovery, solute concentration, and energy-efficient separations.
- Block copolymers as functional binders or matrix materials in battery systems, such as lithium–sulfur, lithium-ion, and sodium-ion batteries.
We welcome original research articles, reviews, and short communications that present innovative approaches, mechanistic insights, and practical applications in the field of polymeric membrane science and engineering.
We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions.
Dr. Junbin Liao
Dr. Wenhui Shi
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- block copolymers
- membrane
- electrodialysis
- fuel cell
- redox flow battery
- capacitive deionization
- sodium-ion battery
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