Membrane Applications for Energy
A section of Membranes (ISSN 2077-0375).
Section Information
The "Membrane Applications for Energy" section serves as a dedicated platform for exploring the critical significance of membrane technologies in harnessing, optimizing, and advancing various aspects of energy storage and conversion, thus promoting the transition towards innovative, cleaner, more efficient, and sustainable energy solutions. It serves as a valuable resource for scientists, engineers, and policymakers seeking to remain at the forefront of this rapidly evolving field.
Key topics within this section include:
- Fuel cells and batteries: Investigating the application of membranes in fuel cells and batteries, with an emphasis on enhancing performance, durability, and eco-friendliness.
- Energy Conversion and Storage: Discussing how membranes can improve energy conversion mechanisms, including solar energy technologies, as well as energy storage solutions such as supercapacitors and redox flow batteries.
- Hydrogen Production and Purification: Delving into the role of membranes in hydrogen production and purification processes, a crucial element in the transition to a hydrogen-based energy economy.
- Membrane Materials and Design: Analyzing the development of novel membrane materials, their properties, and the design principles that drive innovation in the field.
- Environmental Impact and Sustainability: Addressing the environmental implications of membrane-based energy technologies and their potential to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainability.
Editorial Board
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Advanced Water-Thermal Management and Gas Detection Technologies for Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell (Deadline: 20 August 2024)
- Graphene Oxide Membrane for Sustainable Energy and Environmental Applications (Deadline: 31 August 2024)
- Anion Exchange Membranes for Fuel Cells and Water Electrolysis (Deadline: 31 October 2024)
- Membranes for Energy and the Environment (Deadline: 20 November 2024)
- Advanced Flexible Membranes for Next-Generation Electrochemical Energy Devices (Deadline: 20 November 2024)
- Advanced Membrane Technology for Hydrogen Production and Carbon Capture (Deadline: 10 December 2024)
- New Challenges in Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells (Deadline: 10 December 2024)
- Tailored Ion Exchange Membranes for H2 Production and Fuel Cells (Deadline: 31 March 2025)