Advanced Nano-polymer for Ion Adsorption and Selective Separation
A special issue of Separations (ISSN 2297-8739). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials in Separation Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 March 2025 | Viewed by 158
Special Issue Editor
Interests: catalyst; photocatalysis; MOFs; porous materials; environmental chemistry; analytical chemistry; nanomaterials; adsorption; green chemistry technology; polymer composites; CO2 hydrogenation clay minerals
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Advanced nano-polymers have emerged as revolutionary materials in the field of ion adsorption and selective separation, offering unprecedented efficiency and specificity. These nano-structured polymers possess a high surface area, tunable pore sizes, and functional groups that can be precisely engineered to target specific ions. Their unique properties allow for enhanced adsorption capacities and faster kinetics compared to traditional materials.
One of the key advantages of nano-polymers is their ability to be tailored at the molecular level, enabling selective binding of ions based on size, charge, and chemical affinity. This selectivity is crucial for applications in water purification, environmental remediation, and resource recovery. For instance, nano-polymers can be designed to selectively adsorb heavy metal ions from contaminated water, effectively removing toxic pollutants while leaving beneficial minerals intact.
Furthermore, the integration of advanced characterization techniques and computational modeling in the design of these materials facilitates the optimization of their performance. Research in this area focuses on developing sustainable and cost-effective nano-polymers with high recyclability and stability under diverse environmental conditions. The innovative use of advanced nano-polymers thus holds great promise for addressing critical challenges in ion separation and contributing to the development of cleaner and more efficient separation technologies.
I am delighted to extend an invitation for you to contribute your research article, communication, or review to our Special Issue on advanced nano-polymers for ion adsorption and selective separation. Your work will be a valuable addition to this exciting and rapidly advancing field.
Dr. Redouane Haounati
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- nano-polymers
- water purification
- heavy metal ions
- computational modeling
- toxic pollutants
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