Advanced Polymeric Membranes Suitable for Water Treatment

Dear Colleagues,

Water treatment using membrane technology processes represents a significant contribution towards improving sustainable water management. Polymeric membranes are widely used in these processes, their suitable development being a research topic of increasing current interest. Membrane engineers are endeavoring to prepare advanced polymeric membranes that fulfill the specific requirements of each water treatment process to enhance their performance.

This Special Issue covers all kinds of polymeric membranes of different geometries (i.e. flat-sheet, hollow fiber, electrospun nanofibrous, etc) with advanced properties and structures (e.g. mixed-matrix, multi-layered, micro-structured, etc) for their application in different water treatment processes (e.g. micro/ultra/nano filtration, reverse/forward osmosis, membrane distillation, etc). Different strategies can be followed to meet this objective focusing on the research of new materials (e.g. polymers, additives, nanoparticles, green solvents), improved and tailored preparation methodologies, or innovative modification procedures. Ideally, green polymeric membrane preparation is advisable for an eco-friendly implementation of the process. Materials with sustainable properties such as biopolymers, or the recovery and recycling of discarded membranes are also some interesting alternatives. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications about experimental or theoretical studies, or simulations concerning polymeric membranes for water treatment are welcome.

Dr. Loreto García Fernández
Guest Editor

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