Membrane Technology and Carbon Neutrality
A special issue of Separations (ISSN 2297-8739). This special issue belongs to the section "Analysis of Energies".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (10 February 2024) | Viewed by 198
Special Issue Editors
2. MOE Key Lab of Disaster and Control in Engineering, Guangzhou, China
Interests: application of membrane technology in energy and environment; wastewater treatment; desalination; new energy technology
2. MOE Key Lab of Disaster and Control in Engineering, Guangzhou, China
Interests: carbon neutrality and energy development strategy; efficient utilization of new generation basic energy; new energy technology; key technologies for large-scale energy storage; multi energy complementary comprehensive energy system
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Our global ecosystem stands at a delicate intersection, wherein the escalating threats of climate change intertwine with the burgeoning need for advanced technological solutions. Carbon neutrality, a pivotal goal for governments and industries worldwide, is not just a measure of sustainable responsibility but a necessary action for the survival of our planet. The World Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) emphasizes the urgency to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by mid-century to stabilize global warming and bring it to a manageable level. In this critical endeavor, the integration of membrane technology emerges as a beacon of hope. These advanced technological marvels offer the potential to not only significantly reduce carbon emissions across multiple sectors but also to revolutionize processes in water purification, energy production, and more. However, with the promise comes challenges, such as ensuring their efficiency, longevity, and eco-friendliness in varied applications.
Given this backdrop, it becomes imperative to explore, innovate, and disseminate knowledge about how membrane technologies can be effectively harnessed to achieve carbon neutrality and address the wider spectrum of environmental challenges. In this regard, we are pleased to introduce our upcoming Special Issue on ‘Membrane Technology and Carbon Neutrality.’ This Special Issue of Separations has the following aims:
- Highlight Innovations: Showcase the latest advancements in membrane materials and processes. Whether through novel polymers, inorganic membranes, or hybrid systems, we seek to feature innovations that demonstrate enhanced efficiency and specificity in separation processes.
- Carbon Capture and Reduction: Investigate the direct and indirect applications of membranes in carbon capture, sequestration, and utilization. Articles that delve into the optimization of membrane processes for reducing carbon footprints, from source to sink, are particularly encouraged.
- Cross-Sectoral Applications: Cover the application of membrane technologies across various sectors, from wastewater treatment, where they can reduce energy footprints, to industries like power generation, where they can play a role in direct carbon capture.
- Integrate Theory and Practice: Feature studies that integrate theoretical predictions with experimental validations, providing a holistic perspective on membrane potential in advancing carbon neutrality.
The success of this Special Issue relies on the collective expertise of our research community. Thus, we cordially invite submissions that address the intricate interplay between membrane technologies and explore their role in advancing a carbon-neutral future. We welcome both review articles that provide a comprehensive overview of the field and original research articles that present novel findings.
Dr. Wentao Shang
Dr. Weiliang Wang
Dr. Pak Wai Wong
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- membrane technology
- carbon neutrality
- direct air capture
- carbon footprint reduction
- eco-friendly technologies
- wastewater treatment
- energy storage
- new energy
- desalination
- carbon capture
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