About this Research Topic
Polymeric membranes have proven highly successful in commercial desalination, water and wastewater treatment, and gas separation. Yet, persistent challenges, such as membrane fouling, low separation efficiency, and cost constraints, persist in industrial applications. The focus has shifted towards enhancing membrane performance and overcoming these challenges through the integration of nanomaterials. However, the widespread application of nanomaterial-enhanced polymeric membranes faces hurdles. The selection and functionalization of nanomaterials, along with ensuring compatibility with polymers, pose challenges that need to be addressed for the large-scale implementation of these nanomaterial-enhanced membranes in real-world applications. As research progresses, it is crucial to navigate and resolve these challenges to unlock the full potential of nanomaterials in revolutionizing polymeric membrane technology for more efficient and cost-effective technology, water treatment and gas separation solutions.
This Research Topic focuses on the latest developments in fabricating and applying nanomaterials-enhanced polymeric membranes for desalination, water and wastewater treatment, and gas separation. Its primary goal is to disseminate original research and reviews encompassing various facets of these membranes, ranging from material composition, fabrication techniques, and modifications to the optimization of membrane processes. The objective is to offer comprehensive insights into the advancement of high-performance nanomaterials-enhanced polymeric membranes and separation processes. By addressing key challenges and exploring innovative solutions, this Research Topic contributes to the ongoing evolution of polymeric-based membrane technology, paving the way for more efficient and sustainable membrane separation processes and water treatment methodologies.
his Research Topic focuses on the latest developments in fabricating and applying nanomaterials-enhanced polymeric membranes for desalination, wastewater treatment and gas separation. Its primary goal is to disseminate original research and reviews encompassing various facets of these membranes, ranging from material composition, fabrication techniques, and modifications to the optimization of membrane processes. The objective is to offer comprehensive insights into the advancement of high-performance nanomaterials-enhanced polymeric membranes and separation processes. By addressing key challenges and exploring innovative solutions, this Research Topic contributes to the ongoing evolution of membrane technology, paving the way for more efficient and sustainable water treatment methodologies.
In this Research Topic, we invite submission of manuscripts on, but not limited to, the following:
• Development of novel nanomaterials-enhanced polymeric membranes
• Structural adjustment and optimization of nanomaterials-enhanced polymeric membranes
• Mitigation of membrane fouling using nanomaterials as modifiers
• Upgrading current fabrication methods and separation processes for nanomaterials-enhanced polymeric membranes
• Exploration of new application areas for nanomaterials-enhanced polymeric membranes in water treatment and gas separation
This Research Topic focuses on the latest developments in fabricating and applying nanomaterials-enhanced polymeric membranes for desalination, water and wastewater treatment, and gas separation. Its primary goal is to disseminate original research and reviews encompassing various facets of these membranes, ranging from material composition, fabrication techniques, and modifications to the optimization of membrane processes. The objective is to offer comprehensive insights into the advancement of high-performance nanomaterials-enhanced polymeric membranes and separation processes. By addressing key challenges and exploring innovative solutions, this Research Topic contributes to the ongoing evolution of polymeric-based membrane technology, paving the way for more efficient and sustainable membrane separation processes and water treatment methodologies.
his Research Topic focuses on the latest developments in fabricating and applying nanomaterials-enhanced polymeric membranes for desalination, wastewater treatment and gas separation. Its primary goal is to disseminate original research and reviews encompassing various facets of these membranes, ranging from material composition, fabrication techniques, and modifications to the optimization of membrane processes. The objective is to offer comprehensive insights into the advancement of high-performance nanomaterials-enhanced polymeric membranes and separation processes. By addressing key challenges and exploring innovative solutions, this Research Topic contributes to the ongoing evolution of membrane technology, paving the way for more efficient and sustainable water treatment methodologies.
In this Research Topic, we invite submission of manuscripts on, but not limited to, the following:
• Development of novel nanomaterials-enhanced polymeric membranes
• Structural adjustment and optimization of nanomaterials-enhanced polymeric membranes
• Mitigation of membrane fouling using nanomaterials as modifiers
• Upgrading current fabrication methods and separation processes for nanomaterials-enhanced polymeric membranes
• Exploration of new application areas for nanomaterials-enhanced polymeric membranes in water treatment and gas separation
Keywords: Nanomaterial-enhanced polymeric membranes, fabrication methods, self-cleaning membrane fouling, nanocomposite membranes, structural and chemical interactions study, membrane separation processes, Advanced nanomaterials
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