Porous membranes, either polymeric or two-dimensional
materials,
have been extensively studied because of their outstanding performance
in many applications such as water filtration. Recently, inspired
by the significant success of machine learning (ML) in many areas
of scientific discovery, researchers have started to tackle the problem
in the field of membrane design using data-driven ML tools. In this
Mini Review, we summarize research efforts on three types of applications
of machine learning in membrane design, including (1) membrane property
prediction using ML, (2) gaining physical insight and drawing quantitative
relationships between membrane properties and performance using explainable
artificial intelligence, and (3) ML-guided design, optimization, or
virtual screening of membranes. On top of the review of previous research,
we discuss the challenges associated with applying ML for membrane
design and potential future directions.