Electromembrane Processes: Experiments and Modelling

Dear Colleagues,

The increasing demand of water and energy poses technological challenges to the implementation of efficient concepts for a sustainable development. In this perspective, electromembrane processes (EMPs) can play a crucial role in green chemistry schemes oriented towards circular economy approaches and renewable energy systems. EMPs are based on the use of ion-exchange membranes under the action of an electric field. Versatility, selectivity, high recovery, and chemicals-free operations are their main strengths.

Experimental campaigns and modelling tools are prompting the improvement of consolidated processes and the development of novel concepts. The mostly studied EMPs are electrodialysis, electrodeionization, membrane electrolysis, membrane capacitive deionization, bio-electrochemical systems, reverse electrodialysis, fuel cells and other electrochemical reactors. Moreover, hybrid and integrated systems with synergistic advantages are attractive for efficiency enhancement and/or applications in zero liquid discharge strategies. Several application fields have been proposed (in chemical, food, pharmaceutical industries and others) including desalination, water and wastewater treatment, recovery of valuable products, concentration and purification operations, chemicals production, energy production and storage.

In this Special Issue, we invite researchers to provide their contributions by submitting articles, communications or reviews on recent advancements of EMPs and their applications, with a focus on the development of cutting-edge engineered systems by experiments and/or models.

Dr. Luigi Gurreri
Dr. Alessandro Tamburini
Prof. Giorgio Micale
Guest Editors

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