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 ...

Smart materials are revolutionizing water purification with adaptive membranes and nanostructures, enhancing efficiency and ...

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 ...

(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 ...