Preparation and Application of Polymer Membranes

Dear Colleagues,

Recent advances in nanotechnology and material science have led to significant advancements in the development of polymer membranes, enhancing their efficiency and specialization. Polymer membranes play a vital role in a wide range of industrial and environmental applications, including water purification, gas separation, energy storage, and biomedical devices. The emergence of polymer fibers and thin films with controlled pore structures has made them highly versatile across various sectors. Understanding the structure–property relationships in polymers is crucial for the design, processing, and application of polymeric materials in these fields. This Special Issue invites contributions explore recent advancements in the complex structure–processing–property relationships of polymers, aiming to advance the development of polymeric membranes. We welcome both original research and comprehensive reviews.

The scope of this Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:

• Understanding the structure–performance relationships and underlying mechanisms;
• Designing novel polymer membranes for energy, filtration, catalysis, biology, and other applications;
• The application of computational modeling and simulation techniques in polymer analysis;
• Recent innovations in the functionality of polymer membranes;
• The use of computational methods to predict membrane properties;
• Experimental and theoretical evaluations of polymeric filters.

Dr. Ştefan Ţălu
Guest Editor

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