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127 articles for “membrane”
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Revolutionizing Artificial Organs: Next-Generation Membrane Technologies for Precision Medicine and Global Health
Abstract: Membrane technology has emerged as a cornerstone in the advancement of artificial organ systems, offering critical functionalities in selective molecular filtration, tissue scaffolding, and controlled therapeutic delivery. Recent innovations have propelled the field beyond traditional polymeric membranes to include nanostructured, biomimetic, and stimuli-responsive materials, significantly enhancing biocompatibility, selectivity, and durability. The integration of smart technologies, such as AI-driven membrane design, bioelectronic sensors, and personalized fabrication via 3D printing, is ushering …
Published in International Journal of Membranes · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 29–39 Read article
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Emerging Trends in Membrane-Based Gas Separation Technologies
Abstract: Membrane technology has emerged as a groundbreaking solution in various fields, revolutionizing industries such as water treatment, energy production, biomedicine, and environmental protection. Over the past few decades, significant advancements have been made in membrane materials, fabrication techniques, and performance optimization. With the growing global demand for efficient and sustainable separation processes, research has increasingly focused on enhancing membrane permeability, selectivity, and durability to improve performance across various industries, including …
Published in International Journal of Membranes · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 16–22 Read article
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Advancements in Nanostructured Membranes for Gas Separation: A Comprehensive Review
Abstract: Gas separation is vital in petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and environmental industries, yet traditional methods like distillation and cryogenic separation are energy-intensive and inefficient. Nanostructured membranes present a promising alternative, utilizing nanomaterials such as titanium dioxide, silica, carbon nanotubes, zeolite, and metal-organic frameworks to enhance separation efficiency and selectivity while reducing energy consumption. These membranes fall into various categories: polymeric nanostructured membranes, including mixed matrix and thin-film composites; inorganic membranes, such as …
Published in International Journal of Membranes · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 31–36 Read article
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Innovative Approaches in Bioinspired and Biomimetic Membrane Technologies: Bridging Nature and Engineering
Abstract: Bioinspired and biomimetic membranes represent a ground breaking advancement in membrane technology, offering innovative solutions to critical global challenges in water purification, chemical separation, and energy conversion. These membranes leverage the exceptional transport properties of biological systems, particularly through the incorporation of aquaporin proteins, which facilitate rapid and selective water transport. This review synthesises recent developments in aquaporin-based membranes, highlighting their remarkable efficiency in desalination processes, where they serve as …
Published in International Journal of Membranes · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 53–60 Read article
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Biological Membranes: Structure, Function, and Their Roles in Disease Pathophysiology
Abstract: Biological membranes are important structures that control cellular work, signal transmission, transport, and communication. Dysfunction of membranes has been considered in the development of many diseases, such as cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, and infections, with the distortion of lipid composition, protein activity, and cellular connections involved in the pathogenesis of the disease. The damage on membrane can be caused by oxidative stress, genetic mutation, and environmental influence to disrupt cellular homeostasis. …
Published in International Journal of Membranes · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 38–46 Read article
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Cell Membranes as Therapeutic Targets: Implications in Infectious and Metabolic Disorders
Abstract: This is a review of the crucial role played by cell membranes in health and disease with respect to their contribution to infectious and metabolic diseases. Dysfunction of membranes, such as membrane transporter changes and changes in lipid content, has been associated with a variety of diseases, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. The present therapeutic approaches are focused on attacking membrane constituents by disrupting the entry of pathogens or …
Published in International Journal of Membranes · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 47–53 Read article
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Next-Generation Membrane Materials: Advances, Applications, and Challenges
Abstract: Advanced membrane materials are better than regular polymers because they are more selective, permeable, and stable. New developments in nanomaterials, composite membranes, and surface engineering are making it possible to do more with water purification, gas separation, biomedical applications, and energy systems. Membrane technologies have become important tools in many areas, including biomedicine, energy systems, gas separation, and water purification. Recent progress in material science has made it possible to …
Published in International Journal of Membranes · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 19–28 Read article
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Sustainable Membrane Fabrication Using Green Chemistry Principles: A Comprehensive Review of Microwave Irradiation, Sonochemical, and Continuous Flow Methodologies
Abstract: Membrane-based separation technologies have emerged as indispensable tools in water purification, biomedical engineering, pharmaceutical processing, and environmental protection. However, conventional membrane fabrication processes often rely on hazardous organic solvents, energy– intensive steps, and environmentally taxing conditions. In response to increasing global emphasis on sustainability and regulatory pressures, green chemistry strategies have gained attention for enabling safer, energy-efficient, and eco-friendly membrane production. This review provides a comprehensive and structured analysis of …
Published in International Journal of Membranes · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 8–24 Read article
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Advances in Membrane Technology: A Comprehensive Review of Materials, Processes, and Applications
Abstract: Membrane technology has become a critical platform for sustainable separation processes across water treatment, energy generation, chemical processing, and healthcare. Over recent decades, advances in materials, fabrication methods, and process design have dramatically expanded the performance, efficiency, and applications of membrane-based systems. Polymeric membranes dominate the industry due to cost-effectiveness and scalability, while ceramic, metallic, and composite membranes offer enhanced thermal and chemical resistance for specialized environments. Nanostructured and bio-inspired …
Published in International Journal of Membranes · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Nutrition Induced Remodeling Dynamics of Cell Membranes: Implications for Performance, Health, and Welfare Issues in Food Animals
Abstract: Cell membranes represent dynamic structural and functional platforms that integrate nutritional signals with cellular metabolism, immune competence, and physiological adaptation in food animals. Beyond their classical role as selective barriers, membranes actively regulate nutrient transport, signal transduction, and bioenergetics through highly responsive lipid and protein networks. Dietary components, particularly fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and bioactive compounds, critically influence membrane composition, fluidity, and stability, thereby shaping cellular function and …
Published in International Journal of Membranes · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 25–37 Read article
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Applications of Nanomaterials in Membrane Separation for Effluent Treatment in the Textile Industry
Abstract: The textile industry makes a significant contribution to economic growth. As the global population continues to increase exponentially, production rates are also on the rise to meet this growing demand. Unfortunately, this surge in production often leads to noncompliance with environmental regulations. While the textile industry supports economic development, it also contributes to serious pollution. Various dyes, such as azo dyes, Congo Red (CR), Crystal Violet, methylene blue, and methyl …
Published in International Journal of Advance in Molecular Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Heavy Metal Removal from Textile Industrial Effluent using Banana Exocarp Derived Cellulose Acetate Graphene Nanocomposite Membranes
Abstract: The disposal of textile effluent is responsible for serious human health concerns and above all environmental concerns to all kind of species. This indicates that there is immediate and urgent need of emerging, efficient with sustainable recycling technologies. In this paper, banana exocarp as agriculture-based waste, in terms of substrate was utilised as major raw material. The extracted cellulose from the substrate with homogeneous acetylation process, transformed into cellulose acetate …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 · pp. 51–62 Read article
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The Role of Cholesterol in Biological Membranes
Abstract: Cholesterol plays the role of a regulator that ensures the correct packaging of the lipid part of the membrane, which is necessary for its normal operation, by influencing on the mobility of the fatty acid tails of membrane lipids: if the membrane is too rigid and there is a danger of "freezing" of fatty acid chains, cholesterol causes it to liquefy, since the chains in its presence become more mobile; …
Published in International Journal of Cell Biology and Cellular Functions · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2023 Read article
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Inhibition of Quorum Sensing to Mitigate the Risks of Membrane Biofouling in Biological Wastewater Treatment
Abstract: Membrane-based systems play a pivotal role in various applications, providing efficient separation, purification, and filtration processes across diverse industries such as water purification and desalination. However, this system faces major challenge of membrane biofouling impacting the efficiency and sustainability of such systems. Biofouling occurs when various microorganisms like bacteria, fungi, etc. adheres to the surface of membrane and form biofilm which results in reducing membrane permeability and increasing its operational …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 18–26 Read article
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Evaluation of Polysaccharide-Based Membranes for Transdermal Drug Delivery in Chronic Pain Management
Abstract: In order to improve treatment effectiveness and patient compliance, chronic pain management is still a major challenge in modern healthcare, requiring creative medication delivery methods. The potential of polysaccharide-based membranes for transdermal drug delivery is assessed in this work, with particular attention to chitosan, alginate, and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC). Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) were two characterization techniques used to assess the membranes' physical and chemical …
Published in International Journal of Membranes · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 28–38 Read article
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High-Performance Polymer Composite Membranes for Selective Ion Transport in Advanced Energy Conversion Systems
Abstract: The development of high-performance Polymer Composite Membranes (PCM) with enhanced ion transport is essential for Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFC). However, low-humidity conditions and filter agglomeration still limit long-term membrane stability. This research designs a functionalized PCM integrating cross-linked Poly (Vinyl Alcohol)/Poly (Ethylene Glycol) (PVA/PEG) matrix with sulfonic acid functional groups and Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) nanofillers to improve selective ion transport under low-humidity conditions. Two types of PCM were …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 724–736 Read article
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Import Substitute for Production of Ultrapure Water by Membrane Integrated Process for Medical and Biotechnological Applications
Abstract: The present invention discloses an inexpensive import substitute compact design of low-cost membrane process for the production of ultrapure water for dialysis and medical applications in different fields like pathological laboratories, biochemical analysis, sterilization and sanitation, dental and optical lens cleansers. The ultrapure water of demineralization (DM) process is related to the cascaded high- flux and high-selective membrane system for hyper permeation which is operated under the pressure of 3-7 …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology Read article
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Sustainable Membrane Technologies for Environmental and Industrial Applications: A Review
Abstract: Membrane-based technologies have become indispensable in addressing global environmental and industrial challenges, including water scarcity, pollution control, and energy efficiency. While conventional membranes provide high selectivity and process efficiency, their sustainability is limited by factors such as fouling, high energy consumption, and end-of-life waste management. Recent advances in material science, nanotechnology, and bio-inspired design have led to the emergence of sustainable membranes with improved durability, lower environmental footprint, and broader …
Published in International Journal of Membranes · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 7–12 Read article
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Innovative Polymer Membranes for Enhanced Gas Separation: Applications in Energy and Environmental Technologies
Abstract: Energy and environmental technology could benefit greatly from novel gas-separation membranes, especially those based on new polymers. This includes the design and characterization of new polymer membranes with enhanced selectivity and permeability for critical industrial gas separations like CO₂/CH₄ as well as CO₂/H₂. Using molecular design strategies, the membranes are addressed toward properties relevant for gas transport, which are important for applications that include carbon capture, natural gas purification, and …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 5, 2025 Read article
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Hydrogel Membranes for Skin Moisturization and Hydration: A Comparative Study
Abstract: Hydrogel membranes have emerged as a revolutionary technology in skin care, particularly for moisturizing and hydration applications. These water-swellable polymers mimic the extracellular matrix, providing an ideal environment for skin nourishment and moisture retention. This review comprehensively explores the various types of hydrogel membranes, including natural, synthetic, and hybrid formulations, highlighting their physicochemical properties, mechanisms of action, and applications in skin care. We examine how factors such as crosslinking density, …
Published in Recent Trends in Cosmetics · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 13–22 Read article