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5th International Conference on Global Sustainability and Chemical Engineering (ICGSCE 2021)!

14 & 15 September 2021, Virtual Conference (WEBEX)   We are delighted to invite you to the 5th International Conference on Global Sustainability and Chemical Engineering (ICGSCE) 2021 that will take virtually on the 14-15 September 2021. ICGSCE has been organized by the Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM), Malaysia on a bi-annual basis. ICGSCE 2021 is the V series with the main purpose to explore the diversity of studies ...

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Call for Papers - Special Issue: Women in Membrane Science and Research!

   Recently, membranes and membrane processes have been playing a superior role in different aspects of people's life. Meanwhile, undoubtedly the role of women scientists for developing different membranes and membrane processes has been pivotal during the past years.   We are coordinating a special issue in honor of global women contributions in membrane technology in the Journal of Membrane Science ...

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Call for Papers: Special Issue: Membranes for Development and Sustainable Future

  Dear Colleagues,   We are coordinating a special issue covering the superior role of  membranes and membrane processes in different aspects of people's life,  in the Journal of Membrane Science and Research, in which Professor Bart Van der Bruggen (Belgium), Dr. Asim Khan (Pakistan) and Dr. Abdoulaye DOUCOURE (USA) are the Guest Editors.   The main theme of this special issue is "Membranes for Development and Sustainable Future". This special ...

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Highly functional membrane developed for producing freshwater from seawater!

A desalination membrane laminated with nanosheets featuring 2D nanochannels Date: January 22, 2021Source: Kobe UniversitySummary: Researchers have developed a new desalination membrane by laminating a two-dimensional carbon material on to the surface of a porous polymer membrane. This membrane has the potential to perform highly efficient desalination because it is possible to control the gaps between its nanosheets and the charge on the nanosheets' surfaces. It is hoped that ...

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InterPore2021 Conference!

InterPore2021 Online Conference – Don’t miss a moment!  This year's conference will include both oral and poster (+pitch) presentations. Learn more about the online conference format here. The online platform will allow you to join a world-class conference from the comfort of your own home or office and at the convenience of your own schedule all streamlined through one seamless interface. Pre-recorded presentations will be available for viewing ...

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3rd International Workshop on Membrane Distillation and Innovating Membrane Operations in Desalination and Water Reuse

3rd International Workshop on Membrane Distillation and Innovating Membrane Operations in Desalination and Water Reuse   April 12th - 15th, 2021 Auditorium Oscar Niemeyer Ravello (SA), Italy   Membrane contactors represent an emerging technology that can lead to significant innovation in processes and products, thus offering new opportunities in the design, rationalization and optimization of innovative productions. Among the different operations, membrane distillation (MD) and related ...

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The April Issue (vol. 6, issue 2, 2020) of Journal of Membrane Science and Research is out!

Dear Colleagues,    The Spring issue of the Journal of Membrane Science and Research (volume 6, issue 2, 2020; please click here) showcases remarkable and outstanding membrane researches including a Review paper and 10 other highlighted research papers.   The Spring issue includes a Review paper titled "Modification of Polymeric Membrane for Energy Generation through Salinity Gradient: A Short Review", as well as 10 important and highlighted research ...

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Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Pandemic

Please find the COVID-19 quick link on the WHO website here!

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African Membrane Society 3rd International Congress (AMSIC-3) November 3rd to 6th, 2020

African Membrane Society 3rd International Congress (AMSIC-3)November 3rd to 6th, 2020     Membrane and Filtration Technologies for Sustainable Development     AMSIC-3 congress is the premier international venue on the African continent that will simultaneously address key advances in membrane, filtration and sustainable energy technologies. It will be held in Dakar, capital city of Senegal, from November 3rd to 6th, 2020.The 7th Regional IWA-Membrane Technology Conference ...

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LINZ MEMBRANE SEMINAR (09-10.09.2020)

  LINZ MEMBRANE SEMINAR 09-10.09.2020 MEMBRANE TECHNOLOGY IN THEORY AND PRACTICE Since 2000   The two-day seminar deals in great detail with topics concerning the important membrane separation processes, with design and dimensioning principles and the related technical application of membranes. Lecturer, o.Univ. Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Samhaber, is considered an absolute expert and connoisseur of the most diverse technologies ...

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Dr. Abtin Ebadi Amooghin joined JMSR`s Editorial Board. Read More here!

Dr. Abtin Ebadi Amooghin, assistant profession of chemical engineering in Arak University, Iran, joined JMSR`s Editorial Board.   Dr. Ebadi Amooghin received his Ph.D. from Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran, in 2015. He is currently with the Department of Chemical Engineering at Arak University, Arak, Iran. His expertise includes membrane separation technologies for CO2 capture and design and synthesis of new fillers/polymers used in mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) for gas separation. ...

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Dr. Leonard Tijing joined JMSR`s Editorial Board. Read More here!

Dr. Leonard Tijing, Senior Lecturer in University of Technology Sydney (School of Civil and Environmental Engineering  Core Member, CTWW - Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater Treatment) joined JMSR`s Editorial Board.   Dr. Leonard Tijing is a recognized researcher/academic in the field of membrane separation and material development (h-index=32; cited >3,000 times). Several of his papers are highly cited and he has consistently published in top journals in his field. He is ...

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Happy New Year 2020

Dear colleagues,   On behalf of the editorial team and board members of the Journal of Membrane Science and Research (JMSR), I would like to express and extend our sincere and best wishes for you and your respected families in the New Year 2020.   I would like wishing all the bests for all the authors, reviewers and readers of JMSR.    I would also like to express my sincere appreciation for your professional support of JMSR in 2019. We ...

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MEMTEK 2019, 18-20 November 2019, Istanbul, Turkey

6th MEMTEK International Symposium on Membrane Technologies and Applications 18-20 November 2019, Istanbul, Turkey   SYMPOSIUM TOPICS Membranes for water and wastewater treatment Aerobic and anaerobic MBRs Dynamic membrane technology Novel membranes and fabrication methods Membranes for industrial wastewater treatment Membranes for liquid and gas separation Concentrate management Modeling of membrane processes Membrane fouling and control Microfiltration, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, ...

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The 36th European Membrane Society Summer School (2019)

The 36th European Membrane Society Summer School 2019 focusing on "Membranes for a Sustainable Future" will be hosted by the School of Engineering, The University of Edinburgh (Scotland, UK). This special EMS summer School is going to be held from June 23 to 28, 2019 at the King’s Buildings Campus.  The theme of the 36th EMS Summer School 2019 is Sustainability. The University of Edinburgh and in particular the School of Engineering has world-leading research covering various themes related ...

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XV Polish Membrane Society Summer School

Join us at XV Polish Membrane Society Summer School in Wroclaw, Poland   Scientific Programme – Topics: Membrane processes Electromembrane processes Pressure driven processes Membranes for water reclamation Innovative and integrated membrane processes Pilot plant - practical aspects   Find more here: www.polymer-carbon.ch.pwr.edu.pl/polimery/PMS.html

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14th International Conference on Catalysis in Membrane Reactors

The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) and the International Organizing Committee (IOC) have the pleasure to invite you to participate in the 14th International Conference on Catalysis in Membrane Reactors (ICCMR14) which will be held from July 8 - 11, 2019 in Eindhoven, The Netherlands. The ICCMR14 will be organized by the Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands. The conference series started in 1994, in Villeurbanne-Lyon (France) with the 1st International Workshop on Catalytic Membranes. ...

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Special Issue: A Tribute to the Prof. Drioli’s Pioneering Vision Volume 5, Issue, Spring of 2019

    We are pleased to inform you that the Journal of Membrane Science and Research (JMSR) published a special issue for honoring Prof. Enrico Drioli (volume 5, issue 2, 2019), please find more here.   This special issue, titled "Membrane Science and Engineering. A Tribute to the Prof. Drioli’s Pioneering Vision", edited by Alfredo Cassano (JMSR Editor) and, Alberto Figoli and Alessandra Criscuoli (Guest Editors).   The issue includes a nice Editorial note by guest ...

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Thank you for a wonderful year in 2018!

    The editorial team of Journal of Membrane Science and Research (JMSR) wants to thank our authors, reviewers, and readers for a wonderful year in 2018. Together we have remarkably achieved so many things. Just a few highlights: JMSR was indexed in SCOPUS, click here to find more about the latest CiteScore! Article submission to JMSR has increased by almost 55%! Average editorial speed from submission to first decision after peer review: ~7 weeks, down from ...

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The journal CiteScore (CS=1.36) for Journal of Membrane Science and Research

Being indexed by SCOPUS and Chemical Abstract, Journal of Membrane Science and Research is now received the first CiteScore (CS) (CS=0.98) by Scopus as well. You can find more details about the CiteScore concept here.   Now, the new CS is 1.36 (by 11/17/2018). You can follow the monthly CiteScore of JMSR here.   We would like to thank all respected authors, editors and reviewers of JMSR for their professional support and effort.   JMSR is currently the only journal in the ...

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Prof. Dr. Kueir-Rarn Lee joined JMSR`s Editorial Board. Read More here!

Prof. Kueir-Rarn Lee is a distinguished professor of R&D Center for Membrane Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Chung Yuan University (CYCU), Taiwan. Now, Prof. Lee serves as the honorary director of CMT. He received his Ph.D. from CYCU in 1993. His current researches focus on synthesis of novel thin-film composite membrane for pervaporation and the characterization of membrane fine structure by Positron annihilation Technique. More than 240 international refereed journal papers ...

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Journal of Membrane Science and Research is now accepted to be indexed by Scopus!

Being indexed by DOAJ, Journal of Membrane Science and Research is now accepted to be indexed by Scopus, as well. JMSR is currently the only journal in the field of Membranes and Membrane Processes which follows a Completely Free-of-Charge and Open Access at No-Charge Publication Policy.   Regards, Ali Kargari Editor-in-Chief

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Special Issue: Membrane science and research in Asia and the Middle East: State of the art and perspectives

The special issue entitled “Membrane science and research in Asia and the Middle East: State of the art and perspectives” is dedicated for publication in the Journal of Membrane Science and Research. This special issue is oriented to the recent progresses made so far and future perspectives on membranes and membrane processes in Asia and the Middle East. It will cover both original research papers and comprehensive/critical reviews and perspectives on membrane efforts particularly for ...

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Call for papers: Hybrid Membrane Processes and Related Technologies

We are coordinating a special issue entitled “Hybrid Membrane Processes and Related Technologies” for publication in the Journal of Membrane Science and Research. This special issue is oriented to the recent progresses made so far and future perspectives on hybrid membrane processes for a wide range of applications. This special issue will cover original research papers, comprehensive/critical reviews, perspectives and research notes, not only from scientific communities, but also from ...

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Call for Papers: Progress on Fuel Cell Technology: Materials and Components

A fuel cell, in general, is a battery-like energy generator that produces electricity through an electrochemical process and without involving combustion. The main part of a fuel cell system is an electrolyte, which is sandwiched between the two conducting electrodes (anode and cathode). Fuel cells can be classified according to their operation temperatures, cell operating fuels and/or design features. Nevertheless the most common classification is based on the type of electrolyte as different kinds ...

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Special Issue: Progress in Membrane Engineering for Food and Biotechnology Industries

*The deadline for submission has been extended to the End of February 2017.   Call for Papers (Special Issue: Progress in Membrane Engineering for Food and Biotechnology Industries)   Dear Colleagues, We are coordinating a special issue entitled “Progress in Membrane Engineering for Food and Biotechnology Industries” for publication in Journal of Membrane Science and Research. This special issue is oriented to the recent progresses made so far and future perspectives on ...

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International Conference on MEMBRANES IN DRINKING AND INDUSTRIAL WATER PRODUCTION

6–8 February 2017, Leeuwarden, The Netherlands   History The conference will be the 11th Membranes in Drinking and Industrial Water Production (MDIW) conference in the series after Paris 1995, L’Aquila 1997, Amsterdam 1998, Paris 2000, Mülheim/Ruhr 2002, L’Aquila 2004, Harrogate 2007, Toulouse 2008, Trondheim 2010, Leeuwarden 2012. OBJECTIVES The conference will give an overview of the most recent developments in membrane technology. This three day event will bring ...

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3rd International Conference on Desalination using Membrane Technology

2-5 April 2017 | Palacio de Congresos de Canarias, Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain   There is an urgent and increasing need for better provision of clean water of drinking quality on a worldwide basis. The lack of clean water is the direct cause of millions of deaths every year in poorer countries, while in most affluent countries the demand for such water is continuously increasing. Thus, the development of new means to produce drinking water is a high priority for international organisations, ...

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3rd International Conference on Ionic Liquids in Separation and Purification Technology (ILSEPT)

3rd International Conference on Ionic Liquids in Separation and Purification Technology, ILSEPT, Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), 2017-01-08 - 2017-01-11   The aim of the Third International Conference on Ionic Liquids in Separation and Purification Technology is to provide a forum for researchers in academia and industry to share and discuss their cutting edge results on the use of ionic liquids in separation applications. This meeting will build on the momentum from the first and second ILSEPT meetings ...

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Special Issue: State of the Art Reviews on Membrane!

We are coordinating a special issue entitled “State of the Art Reviews on Membrane Science and Research” for publication in Journal of Membrane Science and Research. This special issue is oriented to the recent progresses made so far and future perspectives on membranes and membrane processes, and it will cover both comprehensive/critical reviews and perspectives on Membrane Engineering. Given your brilliant academic and scientific backgrounds, also your valuable experiences in the field ...

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Prof. Dr. Ing. Gilbert M. Rios joined JMSR`s Editorial Board. Read More here!

Prof. Dr. Ing. Gilbert M. Rios has an initial background in Chemical Engineering and Automatics. During his career at University, he held different positions in food and chemical engineering. At present he holds an emeritus position at the Ecole Nationale Supèrieure de Chimie and at the European Membrane Institute (IEM UMR 5635) in Montpellier (France). He is an expert in the field of Membrane Technologies. Other of his activities are related with Supercritical Fluids and Fluidization. He ...

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Dr. Fausto Gallucci joined JMSR`s Editorial Board. Read More here!

Dr. Fausto Gallucci joined JMSR`s Editorial Board. Read More here!   Dr. Fausto Gallucci`s research at Eindhoven University of Technology on Membrane Reactors and Process Intensifications are internationally recognized. Fausto Gallucci (born in Crotone (Italy), on November 7th, 1974), received an MSc degree in Chemical Engineering at the University of Calabria on April 4th 2001 and a PhD in Chemical Engineering at the same university in 2006. He is currently holding an Associate Professor ...

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Special Issue on Membrane-distillation (MD)

Guest Editors: Mohamed Khayet and María Carmen García Payo University Complutense of Madrid, Spain This special issue is oriented to the recent progresses made so far on membrane distillation (MD) process in general in all its configurations as well as to its related technologies that include other separation processes (Forward osmosis, Reverse osmosis; Microfiltration; Ultra-filtration; Nano-filtration; Multi-effect distillation; Multi-stage Flash, etc.) and renewable energy systems ...

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Lessons for State in Singapore’s scientific research investment

Lessons for State in Singapore’s scientific research investment   Ireland risks missing out if it fails to invest in research at a high level, says Prof. Seeram Ramakrishna (NUS, Singapore), Editor of Journal of Membrane Science and Research. Please read more here.  

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5th International Conference on Environment (ICENV 2015)

WELCOME MESSAGE On behalf of the Organizing Committee, I would like to invite you to participate in the 5th International Conference on Environment (ICENV 2015) to be held in Penang, Malaysia from 18th-19th August 2015, organized by the School of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). ICENV 2015 will be the fifth milestone in this series since ICENV 2006 which were successfully held also in Penang. ICENV 2015 will be a large technical event on environment focusing on the profound ...

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Prof. Ahmad Fauzi Ismail receives 2014 Merdeka Award

We are please to announce that Professor Ahmad Fauzi Ismail, Editorial Board member of Journal of Membrane Science and Research (JMSR) was one of the recipients of the  2014 Merdeka Award. The Merdeka Award aims to promote thought leadership and innovation, foster a culture of excellence and encourage a worldview, thereby enhancing Malaysia’s standing as a dynamic, competitive 21st century global player in all key sectors from science and technology to the arts. The Merdeka Award ...

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2nd International Workshop on Membrane Distillation and Innovating Membrane Operations in Desalination and Water Reuse

July 1 - 4 , 2015Auditorium Oscar NiemeyerRavello (SA) - Italy organized by theInstitute on Membrane Technology(ITM-CNR)   Scope & ContentsM embrane engineering is today broadly considered as one of the most efficient way to implement a strategy of process intensification. Among the different operations, membrane distillation (MD) and related technologies represent a powerful tool to improve current production processes with fundamental benefits in terms of process efficiency and products ...

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4th Nano Today Conference (Nano Today 2015)

06 - 10 December 2015 Dubai Marriott Hotel Al Jaddaf, UAE   Organised by Elsevier, the Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, and the journal Nano Today, the 4th Nano Today Conference (Nano Today 2015) seeks to bring together researchers interested in nanoscience and nanotechnology. Conference Topics Synthesis and Self-Assembly of Nanocrystals, Nanoparticles and Thin Films Functionalization and Size-Dependent Properties of Nanocrystals, Quantum Dots and Nanowires Processing ...

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7th European SummerSchool on Electrochemical Engineering

The 7th European SummerSchool on Electrochemical Engineering, to be held June 21-25, 2015 in the vibrant city of Leeuwarden, the Netherlands !  ESSEE2015 is organized once every three years under the auspices of the European Federation of Chemical Engineers (www.efce.org). In the SummerSchool, PhD students and other young researchers assemble to learn about advanced conceptual topics in Electrochemical Engineering, to help you in your current and future research in electrochemical engineering ...

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Paper submission and acceptance criteria for JMSR

 Recently a continuous increase has been observed in the number of submissions to Journal of Membrane Science and Research (JMSR). Accordingly, to ensure high-quality publications complying with the yearly issue allotment established, the use of strict, objective, and fair criteria for acceptance are fundamentally important. Indeed, the high number of submissions allows a selection of the most original and interesting contributions to be made. Currently, submissions are managed by JMSR as illustrated ...

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Prof. Seeram Ramakrishna, the JMSR's Editor, is among World's Highly Cited Researchers of 2014

It is our great pleasure to announce that Prof. Seeram Ramakrishna, the JMSR's editor, is among world's highly cited researchers, based on the Thomson Reuters report, which could be found at: http://highlycited.com/. Congratulations to Prof. Seeram Ramakrishna! Highly Cited Researchers 2014 represents some of world’s leading scientific minds. Over three thousand researchers earned the distinction by writing the greatest numbers of reports officially designated by Essential Science Indicatorsâ„  ...

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Journal of Membrane Science and Research (JMSR) is expected to be indexed by Web of Science

We understand the importance of the JMSR's impact factor. This journal will be submitted for evaluation by Thomson-Reuters to be covered by the Web of Science and to receive an impact factor as soon as possible.

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Call for Paper

Dear Colleagues, The Journal of Membrane Science & Research (JMSR) is now accepting manuscripts and is freely available. A new online journal, JMSR is for scientists committed to advancing research in membranes technology by bridging various related strong fields: membranes (organic, inorganic, solid, liquid and etc.) and membrane processes (MF, UF, NF, RO, ED, MD, PV, CDI, GP, VP, GS and etc.),membrane formation/structure/characterization, fouling, module/process ...

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