State-of-the-Art Mixed Matrix Membranes (MMMs)
A special issue of Membranes (ISSN 2077-0375). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymeric Membranes".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (15 December 2021) | Viewed by 13244
Special Issue Editors
Interests: metal-organic frameworks; covalent organic frameworks; organic polymers; environmental remediation; heterogeneous catalysis; sensing; C-H activation; mixed matrix membranes
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Interests: organometallics; metal–organic frameworks; porous organic polymers, and their applications in electro-, photo-, and thermo-catalysis
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
As an alternative to inorganic and polymer membranes, mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) have the advantages of both inorganic and organic polymers. Inorganic membranes with remarkable permeability and selectivity are inherently fragile, while flexible organic polymer chains synergistically make MMMs more malleable and ductile. Porous materials, such as zeolites, covalent organic frameworks (COFs), act as porous fillers in the matrix to mitigate the “trade-off” relationship between permeability and selectivity. The development and application of defect-free MMMs in oil exploitation, natural gas purification, and wastewater treatment are needed to meet global demand for a greener environment as a result of population growth, urbanization, economic development, and climate change.
The Special Issue on “State-of-the-Art Mixed Matrix Membranes (MMMs)” of the journal Membranes welcomes original research articles, reviews, and perspectives on innovation in synthetic methodology and application of the MMMs to address 21st-century challenges, including gas separation and water purification.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan
Prof. Dr. Francis Verpoort
Dr. Wenwen He
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- Mixed matrix membranes
- Porous materials
- Gas separation
- Water treatment
- Pervaporation desalination
- Environmental remediation
- Organic solvent nanofiltration
- Sustainability