Membrane research focuses on the development and study of various types of membranes, which are thin barriers that selectively allow certain substances to pass through while blocking others. Membranes play a crucial role in numerous applications, including water purification, gas separation, drug delivery, and fuel cells. Researchers in this field work to improve the performance and efficiency of membranes by studying their structure, properties, and mechanisms of transport. This research area is interdisciplinary, drawing on knowledge from materials science, chemistry, physics, and engineering.