Membrane Science and membrane Engineering for a sustainable industrial development

Membrane Engineering has an important and recognized role in different areas of strategic importance as water stress, global warming, energy production, raw materials depletion, artificial hybrid organs, neurosciences, technical textile, etc. Satisfying the requirements of innovative processes and equipment design, i.e., smaller, cleaner, more energy-efficient technology, will help to achieve substantial improvements in chemical and any other manufacturing and processing aspects. Membrane-based technology satisfies these requirements and its potential has been broadly recognized in the last few years. It can replace conventional energy-intensive separation techniques providing reliable options for sustainable industrial growth.This work aims to update on the contributions of Membrane Engineering to sustainable processes. We present an overview of the Membrane Engineering approaches successfully employed in water treatment and the production of raw materials, in modeling of membrane material and processes, and membrane reactors.