Symmetry in Membrane Science and Technology
A special issue of Symmetry (ISSN 2073-8994). This special issue belongs to the section "Chemistry: Symmetry/Asymmetry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2026 | Viewed by 10
Special Issue Editors
Interests: bio-membrane shape and dynamics
Interests: theoretical biophysics and related statistical physics
Interests: elasticity and geometry of solid/fluid membranes; multicomponent fluid membranes; coarse-grained simulations of membranes and polymers; cell migration and microswimming with/without geometric confinements; fluid-structure interaction; active colloid motors; self-assembly of molecular materials
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Do not miss the opportunity to submit your next article to Symmetry for its upcoming Special Issue if your research is related to the study of membrane science and technology in any of the following areas: liquid, cell, molecular motor, bioengineering, computational surface modelling, or the shape and physiological function of cell membrane. In this Special Issue, “Symmetry in Membrane Science and Technology”, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Shape of membrane related to the molecular composition and structure in systems such as liquid crystal, cells, mitochondria and so on;
- Biological micro-dynamics exemplified by cellular fusion, division, regulation, and molecular motors;
- Permeability and membrane/interface structure;
- Mechanical, electrical, magnetic, and chemical properties, in relation to the structure of the membrane;
- Membrane engineering technologies
Dr. Tao Xu
Dr. Ming Li
Dr. Hao Wu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- membrane
- cells
- liquid crystal
- interface
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