Dual supramolecular-coordination network engineering for plasticization-resistant CO2 separation in polyurethane mixed-matrix membranes
December 2026
This study addresses the permeability-selectivity trade-off in polyurethane (PU)-based mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) for CO2 capture by exploiting the synergistic interplay between [HNMP][CH3SO3] ionic...
Fabrication of polymer-supported ZIF-8 membranes via interfacial-epitaxial coupled growth for C3H6/C3H8 separation
December 2026
The fabrication of polymer-supported metal-organic framework (MOF) membranes is a promising approach for efficient C3H6/C3H8 separation. However, the main obstacles to construct MOF layers are low nucleation...
Pioneering silicotungstic Acid-GO nanofillers for Anti-fouling PES UF membranes toward car wash wastewater treatment
September 2026
Car wash wastewater (CWW), a complex mixture of organic and inorganic pollutants, remains a pressing environmental concern due to its insufficient treatment. While ultrafiltration (UF) membranes offer...
Charge-enhanced porous graphene oxide nanosheets-embedded membrane with improved ion conduction and capacity retention for aqueous organic flow battery
September 2026
Aqueous organic flow battery (AOFB), a promising energy storage technology, owned low self-discharge rate, cost-effective merit and non-dependence on metal resources. However, membranes with high ion-selective...
Integrated MEAs with radical-scavenging PANI/CeOx layer for durable PEMFCs
September 2026
Proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) are a promising clean energy technology due to their high efficiency and environmentally friendly energy conversion. However, their widespread deployment...
Corona poling-engineered filler-free piezoelectric PVDF membrane with dual functionality for cantilever nanogenerator and emulsion separation
September 2026
Porous piezoelectric materials have shown great potential in energy and environmental applications, however the incorporation of foreign fillers invariably obscures the intrinsic piezoelectric response...
Piperazine-modulated bis-tris-based polyester-amide nanofilm for high-performance nanofiltration membrane
September 2026
Polyester-amide (PEA) membranes combine the chemical stability of polyester (PE) with the highly cross-linked structure of polyamide (PA), achieving a synergistic breakthrough in selectivity, permeance,...
Hybrid models, digital twins, and digital shadows for sustainable membrane technologies: A critical review
September 2026
Membrane separation technologies are essential for water purification, wastewater treatment, gas separation, hydrogen (H2) production, and carbon (CO & CO2) capture. Despite their wide applicability,...
Sulfonated poly(indole ketone)/polyaniline (SPIK/PANI) composite membranes for aqueous organic redox flow batteries (AORFBs)
September 2026
Redox flow batteries (RFBs) represent a promising solution for large-scale energy storage. These systems offer inherent operational safety, decoupled power and energy scaling and extended cycle lifetimes....
Valorization of biodiesel byproduct glycerol for hydrogen production via self-catalytic nickel membrane reactor
September 2026
As a plentiful byproduct of biodiesel production, crude glycerol is difficult to purify and utilise efficiently. Its conversion to hydrogen represents an effective approach toward sustainable energy...
Polyamide nanofiltration membranes with exceptional thermal stability enabled by dodecyl phosphate regulation
September 2026
Traditional thin-film composite (TFC) polymer membranes suffer performance deterioration in high-temperature liquid separation due to insufficient thermal stability. Herein, a facile and effective strategy...
Zwitterionic vinylene-linked covalent organic frameworks mixed matrix membranes for high-efficient bioethanol dehydration
September 2026
Fuel-grade bioethanol demonstrates significant advantages as an environmentally friendly and renewable energy source. However, its further deployment is constrained by energy efficiency dehydration...
Life cycle assessment of membrane-based seawater desalination combined with brine resource recovery
September 2026
With the growing implementation of seawater desalination, the issue of brine disposal and potential utilization emerges as a paramount concern requiring scientific and engineering solutions. Considering...
Tailored hydrogen-bond engineering blend ion-solvating membranes enable efficient alkaline water electrolysis
September 2026
Poly(oxindole biphenylene) ion-solvating membranes (POBP ISMs) exhibit exceptional chemical stability, yet their limited hydrophilicity and sparse oxindole groups result in restricted electrolyte uptake...
CO2 capture behavior switch triggered by MIL-140A membrane microstructure manipulation
September 2026
High-valence metal-organic frameworks (HV MOFs) membranes for diverse separations exhibit exceptional potential in advancing carbon neutrality goals, owing to their outstanding structural stability....
Electrostatically stabilized one-dimensional intercalation enables ultrapermeable and antifouling MXene membranes for dye wastewater purification
September 2026
Two-dimensional MXene membranes are promising for dye wastewater purification. Herein, we propose an electrostatically stabilized one-dimensional intercalation strategy to construct ultrapermeable and...
Novel dense Janus membrane with engineered gradient architectures for molecular separation in membrane contactor
September 2026
Membrane contactor based on porous hydrophobic membrane is a promising approach for precise sieving between (semi-)volatile organic compounds (e.g., phenol, C6H5OH) and salt ions (e.g., Na+, Cl−, Ca2+,...
Confined conversion of hydrogen-bonded organic framework into carbon molecular sieve-interlocked-substrate membrane for efficient CO2/CH4 separation
June 2026
Carbon molecular sieve (CMS) membranes, derived from the crystalline porous and solution-processed hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks (HOFs), possess narrow pore size distributions for efficient gas...
Solvent desalination nanofiltration (SDNF) membranes with rigid microporous network
June 2026
Solvent-resistant nanofiltration (SRNF) for desalination from organic solvent/water systems is crucial in electronics manufacturing. However, the development of high-performance membranes is persistently...
Recent progress in microporous membrane reactors for catalytic conversion CO2 into value-added chemicals
June 2026
Catalytic conversion of CO2 into high value-added chemicals offers an attractive route to address a range of climate issues caused by excessive CO2 emission. However, the chemical inertness of CO2 generally...
Molecular fractionation with poly(ether ether ketone) hollow fibers
June 2026
Sustainable and efficient separation technologies are essential for minimizing the environmental impact of the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. Membranes with stability in solvents and precise...
Influence of filler microstructure on propylene/propane separation in calixarene-based mixed matrix membranes
June 2026
The pure organic nature and solubility of calixarenes in organic solvents position them as prospective fillers for mixed matrix membranes (MMMs). This investigation incorporated two calixarene materials,...
Mono-/monovalent ions separation through an electro-nanofiltration
June 2026
The separation of mono-/monovalent ions posed a long-standing challenge due to nearly identical physicochemical properties. To address the challenge, an electro-nanofiltration (ENF) strategy was proposed...
Construction of dual-heterogeneous membrane surface via nanosphere-mediated surface segregation for oil-water separation
June 2026
The rational design of chemical-physical/geometric structures of membrane surface is the key for fabricating antifouling oil-water separation membranes. Herein, we propose a nanosphere-mediated surface...
Laponite nanosheets modified polyethersulfone membranes with enhanced high-pressure resistance for stable separation
June 2026
Many high-performance ultrafiltration membranes have been developed to address pollutant removal in complex water environments. However, the permeability-selectivity trade-off and inherent instability...