Fabrication and Performance of Nanocomposite Polymer Membranes

Submission Deadline: 31 August 2025 View: 228 Submit to Special Issue

Guest Editors

Dr. Manorma Sharma

Email: manorma@eq.uc.pt

Affiliation: Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Coimbra, Rua Slvio de Lima, Coimbra, 3030-790, Portugal

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Research Interests: Mixed matrix polymeric fabrication; Advanced nanomaterials for membranes' modification; Membranes separation processes; Ultra and nanofiltration processes

Dr. Pooja Yadav

Email: poojaydvsps@gmail.com

Affiliation: Centre for Rural Development and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi, 110016, India

Research Interests: Nanocomposite Membranes; Fabrication Processes; Membrane-based Separation Processes; Nanoparticles

Summary

Over the past decade, significant advancements have been made in the development ofnanocomposite polymer membranes, driven by the need for enhanced separation performance in critical applications, such as water treatment, gas separation, wastewater reclamation, and resource recovery. The integration of advanced nanomaterials into polymeric matrices matrices, such as polyimides, polysulfones, polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), and polyether sulfones (PES), has proven to be a promising strategy for improving mechanical strength, thermal stability, and performance in terms of permeability, selectivity, and fouling resistance. These advancements have positioned nanocomposite polymer membranes as a vital area of research in achieving efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective separation technologies.

This Special Issue aims to gather high-quality original research articles, communications, and comprehensive reviews focusing on the design, synthesis, characterization, and performance evaluation of nanocomposite membranes. We welcome contributions on a range of topics, including but not limited to:
Advanced fabrication methods for nanocomposite membranes (e.g., electrospinning, phase inversion, interfacial polymerization)
Novel nanomaterials for membrane enhancement (e.g., nanoparticles, nanofibers, metal-organic frameworks, carbon-based materials)
Application-oriented performance evaluation in separation processes (e.g., desalination, pervaporation, gas separation, membrane distillation, and bioprocessing)
Hybrid and integrated membrane systems involving nanocomposite membranes
Theoretical studies and computational modeling for property prediction and optimization
Sustainable and green approaches for membrane fabrication and end-of-life management

We invite researchers working in the field to contribute to this Special Issue by sharing their latest theoretical and experimental findings on nanocomposite polymer membranes, with a focus on innovative solutions for separation challenges and sustainable development.

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