Recent Advances in Membrane Technology for Water Treatment
A special issue of Water (ISSN 2073-4441). This special issue belongs to the section "Wastewater Treatment and Reuse".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 October 2025 | Viewed by 87
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Interests: membrane; filtering; drinking water treatment applications; tracing microbial contamination; water pollution prevention and control; microbial communities in distribution systems; microbial contamination; membrane fouling control technology; microorganisms stability; microbiological safety
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Dear Colleagues,
Water scarcity and pollution are among the most pressing global challenges of the 21st century, driving the need for innovative and sustainable solutions to ensure access to clean water. Membrane technology has emerged as a cornerstone in water treatment, offering efficient, scalable, and environmentally friendly methods for purifying water from various sources, including seawater, wastewater, and industrial effluents. Over the past few decades, significant advancements in membrane materials, fabrication techniques, and process optimization have revolutionized the field, enabling higher efficiency, lower energy consumption, and broader applicability.
This Special Issue, Recent Advances in Membrane Technology for Water Treatment, aims to showcase the latest research and developments in this dynamic field. We invite contributions that explore novel membrane materials, such as nanocomposite membranes, biomimetic membranes, and graphene-based membranes, as well as innovative fabrication methods like 3D printing and electrospinning. Additionally, we welcome studies on membrane processes, including reverse osmosis, nanofiltration, ultrafiltration, and forward osmosis, with a focus on improving performance, fouling resistance, and sustainability. Research on hybrid systems integrating membrane technology with other treatment methods, such as advanced oxidation or biological processes, is also encouraged.
The significance of this Special Issue lies in its potential to address critical challenges in water treatment, such as energy efficiency, cost reduction, and the removal of emerging contaminants like microplastics and pharmaceuticals. By bringing together cutting-edge research from academia and industry, this collection aims to foster collaboration, inspire innovation, and accelerate the adoption of membrane-based solutions to secure clean water for future generations. We look forward to your contributions to this important endeavor.
Prof. Dr. Weiying Li
Guest Editor
Dr. Dawei Zhang
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- ultrafiltration
- nanofiltration
- reverse osmosis
- forward osmosis
- thin-film nanocomposite membrane
- membrane fouling mitigation
- membrane fouling model
- membrane fabrication techniques
- gravity driven membrane
- separation process
- 3D printing in membrane technology
- electrospinning for membrane production
- hybrid membrane systems
- emerging contaminant removal
- energy-efficient membrane processes
- sustainable water treatment solutions
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