Computational Modeling and Digitalisation in Membranes Process: Simulation, Design and Application

Dear Colleagues,

Computational modelling is an important tool for both fundamental and applied research. At the fundamental level, it provides insights into the mechanisms of transport phenomena in membrane separation processes. It is also critical to the transformation of innovations from laboratories to industry applications and has been widely used for design, scale-up, optimisation and process integration.

This Special Issue follows recent advancements in using computational modelling techniques on membrane technologies in water and wastewater treatment, gas separations and bioseparations. Topics will range from mathematic models to study local transport phenomena to process design, simulation and optimisation. Authors are invited to submit reviews, research articles and short communications, with a focus on:

• Modelling of transport phenomena in membrane separation processes using analytical and numerical methods
• Optimisation of membrane separation processes using computational modelling and development of process modelling tools
• Numerical methods and tools for system design and integration, including life cycle assessment and asset management
• Use of Computational Fluid Dynamics and Finite Element Analysis in membrane processes
• Use of neural network in membrane processes
• Development of digital twin for industrial processes involving membrane technologies
• Advanced experimental characterisation techniques for model validation

Dr. Yuan Wang
Guest Editor

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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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