Membrane-Based Technology for Environmental Remediation

Dear Colleagues,

Fast-growing industrialization has resulted in various types of toxic pollutants being released into the environment. Heavy metals, chemical solvents, dyes and emerging organic compounds (EOCs) are common pollutants present in many water sources. These pollutants are hazardous to humans and threaten the lives of fish and aquatic flora. Several traditional techniques such as adsorption, electro-dialysis, precipitation and ion exchange have been applied for wastewater treatment, but they all present various drawbacks. Membrane-based environmental remediation technology represents an exciting alternative to traditional ones. This separation technology is environmentally friendly, effective and economical for a wide variety of environmental issues related to water and air, including climate change and global warming.

This Special Issue on “Membrane-Based Technology for Environmental Remediation” will compile articles on recent advancements in and applications of membrane-based systems in water treatment. I am calling for submissions of articles on all aspects of membrane-related research, including manuscripts on the synthesis, fabrication and characterisation of polymeric membranes; membrane-based water treatment; modeling and simulations; process integration design; and innovative membrane processes, such as reactive membrane systems and membrane distillation.

Dr. John Lau Sie Yon
Guest Editor

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