Recent Scientific Developments in Membrane Emulsification and Related Microfluidic Systems

Dear Colleagues,

As Guest Editors, we are pleased to invite you to contribute to a Special Issue entitled "Recent Scientific Developments in Membrane Emulsification and Related Microfluidic Systems". Membrane emulsification (ME) is a specialized emulsification technique that involves the use of a porous membrane to produce emulsion droplets via the mixing of two immiscible liquids such as oil and water. ME is a more precise and controlled method of emulsification compared to traditional techniques and has found interesting applications in multiple sectors such as food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. In this Special Issue, we aim to publish novel developments in membrane emulsification that are related to, but not limited to, the following areas:

• Process development: The use of novel membranes or porous media for emulsification, or any development in the process and design to achieve high throughputs and to curtail membrane fouling issues.
• Production of novel materials: The application of membrane processes for the fabrication of complex encapsulation matrices, such as multiple emulsions, high-internal-phase emulsions (HIPEs), and emulsion-templated encapsulates for the delivery of active ingredients, e.g., in food and pharmaceutical formulations.
• Process optimization and modelling: Process optimization and modelling to make emulsification processes more efficient, cost-effective, and productive. Moreover, the articles can provide a better interpretation of the droplet break-up mechanism and also highlight the challenges and opportunities associated with the scaling up of membrane emulsification processes. Valuable contributions may include investigations involving related microfluidic systems, as their findings can directly enhance our understanding of the membrane emulsification process.

Overall, this Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the recent advances and research progress in ME technology. We hope that the articles in this Special Issue will inspire further research and development in this field and contribute to the wider adoption of this promising technology.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Prof. Dr. Karin Schroën
Dr. Akmal Nazir
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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• membrane emulsification
• process development
• optimization
• modelling
• micro-fluidic systems
• encapsulation
• nutraceuticals and drug delivery