Advances in Polymer Membrane Formation

Dear Colleagues,

We are delighted to present this Special Issue of Membranes dedicated to the exploration of cutting-edge developments in the field of polymer membrane formation. Membrane technology plays a pivotal role in various industrial processes, including water purification, gas separation, drug delivery, and beyond. Polymer membranes have emerged as versatile materials with a wide range of applications due to their tunable properties, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability. This Special Issue, entitled "Advances in Polymer Membrane Formation", showcases the latest breakthroughs and innovations in this critical area of materials and separation science.

This Special Issue offers a comprehensive overview of the recent progress made in the design, fabrication, and characterization of polymer membranes, highlighting the following key themes:

1. Novel Polymer Materials: Explore the synthesis and characterization of advanced polymer materials tailored for membrane formation, including functionalized polymers, nanocomposites, and responsive polymers.
2. Membrane Fabrication Techniques: The state-of-the-art methods for membrane fabrication, such as electrospinning, phase inversion, interfacial polymerization, self-assembly, among others.
3. Membrane Morphology and Structure: Gain insights into the impact of membrane morphology and structure on performance, selectivity, and permeability. Discover innovative strategies for controlling membrane structure at the nanoscale.
4. Applications and Performance: Delve into the diverse applications of polymer membranes, from water desalination and wastewater treatment to gas separation, energy conversion, and biomedical applications. Evaluate the performance improvements achieved through novel membrane designs.
5. Characterization and Testing: Explore advanced characterization techniques and testing methodologies used to assess the properties and performance of polymer membranes.

In this Special Issue, both original research articles and reviews are welcome.

We would like to extend our gratitude to the authors who have already contributed their exceptional work to this Special Issue. We hope that the knowledge disseminated through these articles will inspire further innovation and collaboration in the realm of polymer membrane research.

Dr. Hongchang Pei
Prof. Dr. Xianhui Li
Dr. Nozipho N Gumbi
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Membranes is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

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• polymer membrane
• advanced polymer materials
• membrane fabrication
• membrane morphology
• membrane application
• characterization techniques