Committee & speakers

Scientific Committee

Raquel Aires-Barros, Universidade Lisboa, Portugal

Liang-Yin Chu, Sichuan University, China

Tao He, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

Zhen (Jason) He, Washington University in St. Louis, USA

Harvey Yi Huang, The University of Edinburgh, UK

Xia Huang, Tsinghua University, China

Jingkun Jiang, Tsinghua University, China

Zhongyi Jiang, Tianjin University, China

Wanqin Jin, Nanjing Tech University, China

Jian Jin, Soochow University, China

Jianquan Luo, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

Guangsheng Luo, Tsinghua University, China

Long D. Nghiem, University of Technology Sydney, Australia

Ingo Pinnau, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Saudi Arabia

Xianghong Qian, University of Arkansas, USA

Qilei Song, Imperial College London, UK

Linbing Sun, Nanjing Tech University, China

Volodymyr Tarabara, Michigan State University, USA

Zhiwei Wang, Tongji University, China

Yong Wang, Southeast University, China

Zongli Xie, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, Australia

Shujuan Zhang, Nanjing University, China

Letter from the chairs

Dear Colleagues,

We are delighted to announce the 3rd International Congress on Separation and Purification Technology (ISPT 2026), to be held in beautiful Sitges, Barcelona, Spain, from September 6-9, 2026.

Organized by Elsevier's flagship journal, Separation and Purification Technology, ISPT 2026 will provide a premier forum for leading researchers worldwide to showcase their cutting-edge work in all areas of separation and purification science.

Conference Scope:

The congress will cover the full spectrum of separation and purification technologies, including novel methods for homogeneous solutions and heterogeneous mixtures in chemical and environmental engineering. This encompasses the separation and/or purification of liquids, vapors, and gases (excluding analytical methods). We will feature advances stemming from the latest innovations in experimental studies, theoretical analyses, process development and simulation, equipment design and fabrication. The preparation and modification of materials will be considered if the intended separation/purification operation is a core component of the work, rather than solely a characterization tool.

Focus Areas:

ISPT 2026 will place particular emphasis on addressing separation challenges in emerging technologies, including:

• Carbon neutrality

• Hydrogen separation/generation

• Biotechnology

• Bio-based feedstocks/products

• Green technology

• Energy storage and conversion

• Resource recovery and recycling

• Gas/water treatments

Networking and Publication Opportunities:

This conference offers an exceptional opportunity to connect with world-leading scientists, top researchers from academia, national laboratories/research institutes, and industry. Stay abreast of the latest research and developments in this rapidly evolving field.

Call for Abstracts:

We encourage you to submit abstracts showcasing your cutting-edge research and industry progress in separation and purification technology. Selected presentations and posters will be recommended for publication in the ISPT 2026 Special Issue (VSI: ISPT2026) of Separation and Purification Technology. This high-impact platform (2023 IF: 8.2), a JCR Q1 top journal in the Elsevier family, provides exceptional visibility for leading experts worldwide. We extend our sincere gratitude to the editorial team, reviewers, and authors for their tireless support and contributions to the journal's growing global impact.

We look forward to welcoming you to Sitges!

Sincerely,

ISPT 2026 Conference Chairs

Monica Reig, Polytechnic University of Catalunya, Spain

Marta Pazos, University of Vigo, Spain

Jorge Bedia, University Autonoma of Madrid, Spain

Bart Van der Bruggen, KU Leuven, Belgium