Ion-transport membranes are vital components of clean-energy technologies, such as CO 2 electrolyzers, water electrolyzers, fuel cells, redox flow batteries and ion-capture electrodialysis. These ...

Polymeric membranes are widely used in separation technologies due to their low cost and easily scalable fabrication. However, unlike inorganic nanoporous materials such as metal-organic frameworks ...

Membrane separation technology has become one of the most effective methods for water treatment, owing to its advantages of high separation efficiency, convenient operation and low-energy consumption.

(Nanowerk Spotlight) For decades, researchers have sought to develop membranes that can effectively filter water while minimizing energy consumption. Such membranes would enable energy-efficient ...

Scientists are developing materials that adapt to their surroundings, helping to clean water more efficiently and more ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) As high-tech industries continue to expand, the demand for rare earth elements – essential for everything from smartphones to electric vehicles – has skyrocketed, making the ...

Scientists have developed ultra-thin membranes with sub-2-nanometre channels that selectively filter ions, offering a major boost to clean energy systems like flow ...