Two-dimensional(2D)materials show great potential as novel membrane materials due to their atomic thickness and periodic pore structure.Currently,free-standing membranes based on 2D materials open up new avenues for u...Two-dimensional(2D)materials show great potential as novel membrane materials due to their atomic thickness and periodic pore structure.Currently,free-standing membranes based on 2D materials open up new avenues for ultra-fast and highly selective separation.With the absence of porous substrates,free-standing membranes offer shortened transport paths for efficient mass transfer.The interfacial defects between the substrate and selective layer are eliminated to alleviate the internal membrane fouling,enabling the intact structure for precise separation.Hence,this review aims to outline the superiority of 2D material-based free-standing membranes for selective separation applications.Free-standing 2D material membranes composed of the most representative graphenebased materials,MXene,covalent organic framework(COF),metal organic framework(MOF),and hydrogen-bonded organic framework(HOF)are summarized with the discussion on the influence of substrate on their structural properties.The separation performance enhancement strategies in regard to the 2D material,membrane structure,and mechanical properties are examined.Finally,we propose several critical challenges and perspectives in terms of pore size control,mechanical strength improvement,understanding the underlying mass transfer mechanism,issues related to membrane fabrication optimization,scale production,and separation application versatility.This review will provide researchers with practical guidelines for advancing free-standing 2D material membranes for future selective separation applications.展开更多
Diabetic wounds present challenges in clinical management due to persistent inflammation caused by excessive exudate infiltration.Inspired by the gradient wettability of cactus thorn,this study has devised a biomimeti...Diabetic wounds present challenges in clinical management due to persistent inflammation caused by excessive exudate infiltration.Inspired by the gradient wettability of cactus thorn,this study has devised a biomimetic Janus nanofiber membrane as a water diode,which endows with gradient wettability and gradient pore size,offering sustainable unidirectional self-drainage and antibacterial properties for enhanced diabetic wound healing.The Janus membrane is fabricated by depositing a hydrophilic polyacrylonitrile/chlorin e6 layer with smaller pore sizes onto a hydrophobic poly(ε-caprolactone)with larger pore sizes,thereby generating a vertical gradient in both wettability and pore structure.The incorporation of chlorin e6 in the upper layer enables the utilization of external light energy to generate heat for evaporation and produce reactive oxygen species,achieving a high sterilization efficiency of 99%.Meanwhile,the gradient structure of the Janus membrane facilitates continuous antigravity exudate drainage at a rate of 0.95 g cm^(−2) h^(−1).This dual functionality of effective exudate drainage and sterilization significantly reduces inflammatory factors,allows the polarization of macrophages toward the M2 proliferative phenotype,enhances angiogenesis,and accelerates wound healing.Therefore,this study provides a groundbreaking bioinspired strategy for the development of advanced wound dressings tailored for diabetic wound regeneration.展开更多
Developing low-cost and high-performance nanofiber-based polyelectrolyte membranes for fuel cell applications is a promising solution to energy depletion.Due to the high specific surface area and one-dimensional longr...Developing low-cost and high-performance nanofiber-based polyelectrolyte membranes for fuel cell applications is a promising solution to energy depletion.Due to the high specific surface area and one-dimensional longrange continuous structure of the nanofiber,ion-charged groups can be induced to form long-range continuous ion transfer channels in the nanofiber composite membrane,significantly increasing the ion conductivity of the membrane.This review stands apart from previous endeavors by offering a comprehensive overview of the strategies employed over the past decade in utilizing both electrospun and natural nanofibers as key components of proton exchange membranes and anion exchange membranes for fuel cells.Electrospun nanofibers are categorized based on their material properties into two primary groups:(1)ionomer nanofibers,inherently endowed with the ability to conduct H+(such as perfluorosulfonic acid or sulfonated poly(ether ether ketone))or OH-(e.g.,FAA-3),and(2)nonionic polymer nanofibers,comprising inert polymers like polyvinylidene difluoride,polytetrafluoroethylene,and polyacrylonitrile.Notably,the latter often necessitates surface modifications to impart ion transport channels,given their inherent proton inertness.Furthermore,this review delves into the recent progress made with three natural nanofibers derived from biodegradable cellulose—cellulose nanocrystals,cellulose nanofibers,and bacterial nanofibers—as crucial elements in polyelectrolyte membranes.The effect of the physical structure of such nanofibers on polyelectrolyte membrane properties is also briefly discussed.Lastly,the review emphasizes the challenges and outlines potential solutions for future research in the field of nanofiber-based polyelectrolyte membranes,aiming to propel the development of high-performance polymer electrolyte fuel cells.展开更多
Membrane technology holds significant potential for augmenting or partially substituting conventional separation techniques,such as heatdriven distillation,thereby reducing energy consumption.Organic solvent nanofiltr...Membrane technology holds significant potential for augmenting or partially substituting conventional separation techniques,such as heatdriven distillation,thereby reducing energy consumption.Organic solvent nanofiltration represents an advanced membrane separation technology capable of discerning molecules within a molecular weight range of approximately 100-1000 Da in organic solvents,offering low energy requirements and minimal carbon footprints.Molecular separation in non-polar solvent system,such as toluene,n-hexane,and n-heptane,has gained paramount importance due to their extensive use in the pharmaceutical,biochemical,and petrochemical industries.In this review,we presented recent advancements in membrane materials,membrane fabrication techniques and their promising applications for separation in nonpolar solvent system,encompassing hydrocarbon separation,bioactive molecule purification and organic solvent recovery.Furthermore,this review highlighted the challenges and opportunities associated with membrane scale-up strategies and the direct translation of this promising technology into industrial applications.展开更多
Tetracycline(TC)is a broad-spectrum antibiotic,and its residues in the environment and food are harmful to human health.Therefore,it is essential to rapidly,sensitively,and conveniently detect TC.In this work,we devel...Tetracycline(TC)is a broad-spectrum antibiotic,and its residues in the environment and food are harmful to human health.Therefore,it is essential to rapidly,sensitively,and conveniently detect TC.In this work,we developed a portable silicon nanoparticles chelated Europium(Ⅲ)-based polyacrylonitrile(Eu-SiNPs/PAN)nanofiber membrane for rapid,sensitive,and convenient detection of TC.The Eu-SiNPs were synthesized with a facile one-pot method.The Eu-SiNPs/PAN nanofiber membrane was fabricated by electrospinning,combining Eu-SiNPs and PAN with three-dimensional porous membrane structures and UV resistance.Both the Eu-SiNPs and the Eu-SiNPs/PAN nanofiber membranes have good selectivity and anti-interference ability towards TC.The combined merits of rapid response,long storage life,easy portability,and naked-eye recognition of TC make the Eu-SiNPs/PAN nanofiber membrane a promising material for convenient TC detection applications.The practicability of these nanofiber membranes was further verified by detecting TC in real samples,such as lake water,drinking water and honey,and achieved quantitative detection.展开更多
Facilitated transport membranes for post-combustion carbon capture are one of the technologies to achieve efficient and large-scale capture.The central principle is to utilize the affinity of CO_(2) for the carrier to...Facilitated transport membranes for post-combustion carbon capture are one of the technologies to achieve efficient and large-scale capture.The central principle is to utilize the affinity of CO_(2) for the carrier to achieve efficient separation and to break the Robson upper bound.This paper reviews the progress of facilitated transport membranes research regarding polymer materials,principles,and problems faced at this stage.Firstly,we briefly introduce the transport mechanism of the facilitated transport membranes.Then the research progress of several major polymers used for facilitated transport membranes for CO_(2)/N_(2) separation was presented in the past five years.Additionally,we analyze the primary challenges of facilitated transport membranes,including the influence of water,the effect of temperature,the saturation effect of the carrier,and the process configuration.Finally,we also delve into the challenges and competitiveness of facilitated transport membranes.展开更多
Anion exchange membrane(AEM),as a kind of key membrane materials,has shown great application potential in many electrochemical fields,and remarkable progress has been made in related research in recent years.In this p...Anion exchange membrane(AEM),as a kind of key membrane materials,has shown great application potential in many electrochemical fields,and remarkable progress has been made in related research in recent years.In this paper,the research status of AEM is reviewed,including its material design,preparation method,performance optimization and application in the fields of hydrogen production by electrolytic water,fuel cell and water treatment.In terms of material design,new polymer skeleton structures are emerging to regulate the stability of ion conduction channels and membranes by introducing specific functional groups or changing the molecular chain structure.The preparation methods have been gradually expanded from the traditional solution casting method to more advanced technologies,such as interfacial polymerization and electrostatic spinning,which effectively improve the microstructure and property uniformity of the film.Performance optimization focuses on improving ion conductivity,reducing membrane swelling rate and enhancing chemical stability,and a variety of modification strategies are developed and applied.Despite the achievements made so far,there are still some challenges,such as the lack of long-term stability in highly alkaline environments.Future research needs to further explore new material systems and preparation processes in order to promote the wide application and sustainable development of AEM technology in energy,environmental protection and other fields.展开更多
Mixed matrix membranes(MMMs)have demonstrated significant promise in energy-intensive gas separations by amalgamating the unique properties of fillers with the facile processability of polymers.However,achieving a sim...Mixed matrix membranes(MMMs)have demonstrated significant promise in energy-intensive gas separations by amalgamating the unique properties of fillers with the facile processability of polymers.However,achieving a simultaneous enhancement of permeability and selectivity remains a formidable challenge,due to the difficulty of achieving an optimal match between polymers and fillers.In this study,we incorporate a porous carbon-based zinc oxide composite(C@ZnO)into high-permeability polymers of intrinsic microporosity(PIMs)to fabricate MMMs.The dipole–dipole interaction between C@ZnO and PIMs ensures their exceptional compatibility,mitigating the formation of non-selective voids in the resulting MMMs.Concurrently,C@ZnO with abundant interconnected pores can provide additional low-resistance pathways for gas transport in MMMs.As a result,the CO_(2) permeability of the optimized C@ZnO/PIM-1 MMMs is elevated to 13,215 barrer,while the CO_(2)/N_(2) and CO_(2)/CH_(4) selectivity reached 21.5 and 14.4,respectively,substantially surpassing the 2008 Robeson upper bound.Additionally,molecular simulation results further corroborate that the augmented membrane gas selectivity is attributed to the superior CO_(2) affinity of C@ZnO.In summary,we believe that this work not only expands the application of MMMs for gas separation but also heralds a paradigm shift in the application of porous carbon materials.展开更多
Phenol is extensively utilized in various industries involving paints,rubber,textiles,explosives,plastics,etc.Compared to the conventional distillation or extraction technologies,pervaporation(PV)membrane process can ...Phenol is extensively utilized in various industries involving paints,rubber,textiles,explosives,plastics,etc.Compared to the conventional distillation or extraction technologies,pervaporation(PV)membrane process can be operated at a low temperature and has a low energy consumption as well as a high separation efficiency for phenol recovery.Thus,to meet the high demand for phenol recovery,the application of PV has been encouraged,and reached a new level.The PV process is governed by the properties of the membrane materials that significantly influence the energy costs associated with the separation unit,and the membrane types include polymer membranes,inorganic membranes,and mixed matrix membranes.Although recent literatures show that PV membranes have been continuously updated,no review has reported the latest development about it.In this work,the material types,separation properties and preparation methods of hydrophobic PV membranes for phenol recovery are summarized.Furthermore,the key preparation methods and application challenges associated with membranes are summarized,along with an overview of the opportunities and challenges posed by hydrophobic PV membranes for phenol recovery.展开更多
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation(ECMO) has been developed for nearly 70 years,and it is the main technology to treat cardiopulmonary failure and continue to maintain life.As the core component of the ECMO system,th...Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation(ECMO) has been developed for nearly 70 years,and it is the main technology to treat cardiopulmonary failure and continue to maintain life.As the core component of the ECMO system,the gas exchange membrane possesses low gas permeability and plasma leakage at present.In addition,the membrane material exists low blood compatibility,causing the formation of thrombosis.Therefore,the membrane material with high gas permeability and blood compatibility are urgently needed.This paper summarizes the membrane development process,preparation method,and modification method.It provides a new idea for the preparation and coating modification as artificial lung membrane.展开更多
Hydrophilicity is critical in Nafion membranes during fuel cell operation as insufficient membrane hydration leads to brittle behavior and a drop in proton conductivity.The incorporation of APTS(3-(aminopro pyl)trieth...Hydrophilicity is critical in Nafion membranes during fuel cell operation as insufficient membrane hydration leads to brittle behavior and a drop in proton conductivity.The incorporation of APTS(3-(aminopro pyl)triethoxysilane)into exfoliated graphene oxide(EGO)by covalent functionalization to be used as filler into Nafion membranes allows higher hydrophilicity for these membranes.This is associated with promoting hydroxyl,carbonyl,siloxane,silane,and amine groups within the EGO-APTS matrix.The incorporation of these materials as Fuel Cell MEAs leads to a significant reduction of the ohmic resistance measured at high frequency resistance(HFR)in electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS)experiments and achieves maximum power densities of 1.33 W cm^(-2)at 60℃ at 100%RH(APTS-EGO,0.2 wt%)and1.33 W cm^(-2)at 60℃ at 70%RH(APTS-EGO,0.3 wt%),which represents an improvement of 190%compared to the commercial Nafion 212 when utilizing low humidification conditions(70%).Moreover,the as-synthesized membrane utilizes lower Nafion ionomer mass,which,in conjunction with the excellent cell performance,has the potential to decrease the cost of the membrane from 87 to 80￡/W as well as a reduction of fluorinated compounds within the membrane.展开更多
Although the powder Fenton-like catalysts have exhibited high catalytic performances towards pollutant degradation,they cannot be directly used for Fenton-like industrialization considering the problems of loss and re...Although the powder Fenton-like catalysts have exhibited high catalytic performances towards pollutant degradation,they cannot be directly used for Fenton-like industrialization considering the problems of loss and recovery.Therefore,the membrane fixation of catalyst is an important step to realize the actual application of Fenton-like catalysts.In this work,an efficient catalyst was developed with Co-N_(x)configuration facilely reconstructed on the surface of Co_(3)O_(4)(Co-N_(x)/Co_(3)O_(4)),which exhibited superior catalytic activity.We further fixed the highly efficient Co-N_(x)/Co_(3)O_(4)onto three kinds of organic membranes and one kind of inorganic ceramic membrane installing with the residual PMS treatment device to investigate its catalytic stability and sustainability.Results indicated that the inorganic ceramic membrane(CM)can achieve high water flux of 710 L m-2h-1,and the similar water flux can be achieved by Co-N_(x)/Co_(3)O_(4)/CM even without the pressure extraction.We also employed the Co-N_(x)/Co_(3)O_(4)/CM system to the wastewater secondary effluent,and the pollutant in complicated secondary effluent could be highly removed by the Co-N_(x)/Co_(3)O_(4)/CM system.This paper provides a new point of view for the application of metal-based catalysts with M-N_(x)coordination in catalytic reaction device.展开更多
Anion-exchange membrane water electrolysers(AEMWEs)and fuel cells(AEMFCs)are critical technologies for converting renewable resources into green hydrogen(H_(2)),where anion-exchange membranes(AEMs)play a vital role in...Anion-exchange membrane water electrolysers(AEMWEs)and fuel cells(AEMFCs)are critical technologies for converting renewable resources into green hydrogen(H_(2)),where anion-exchange membranes(AEMs)play a vital role in efficiently transporting hydroxide ions(OH^(-))and minimizing fuel crossover,thus enhancing overall efficiency.While conventional AEMs with linear,side-chain,and block polymer architectures show promise through functionalization,their long-term performance remains a concern.To address this,hyperbranched polymers offer a promising alternative due to their three-dimensional structure,higher terminal functionality,and ease of functionalization.This unique architecture provides interconnected ion transport pathways,fractional free volume,and enhanced long-term stability in alkaline environments.Recent studies have achieved conductivities as high as 304.5 mS cm^(-1),attributed to their improved fractional free volume and microphase separation in hyperbranched AEMs.This review explores the chemical,mechanical,and ionic properties of hyperbranched AEMs in AEMFCs and assesses their potential for application in AEMWEs.Strategies such as blending and structural functionalisation have significantly improved the properties by promoting microphase separation and increasing the density of cationic groups on the polymer surface.The review provides essential insights for future research,highlighting the challenges and opportunities in developing high-performance hyperbranched AEMs to advance hydrogen energy infrastructure.展开更多
Metal-organic framework(MOF)has been widely used as filler of mixed-matrix membranes(MMMs)because of their tunable pore sizes,large surface areas,and rich functional groups.However,a relatively high diffusion barrier ...Metal-organic framework(MOF)has been widely used as filler of mixed-matrix membranes(MMMs)because of their tunable pore sizes,large surface areas,and rich functional groups.However,a relatively high diffusion barrier in the framework of bulk MOF fillers inevitably reduces gas permeability.Introduction of hierarchically porous structure represents an effective method for reducing vip diffusion resistance with no compromise in gas selectivity.In this study,hierarchical ZIF-8(H-ZIF-8)was prepared using carboxylated polystyrene(PS-COOH)nanospheres as a hard template.Owing to the introduction of carboxyl groups,electrostatic interaction between PS nanospheres and Zn^(2+)ions is enhanced,facilitating uniform embedment of PS nanospheres in bulk ZIF-8 filler.After dissolution of PS-COOH nanospheres with dimethylformamide solvents,H-ZIF-8 with tunable textural properties is readily obtained.Gas permeation results indicate that compared with bulk ZIF-8 filler,fast diffusion pathways for vip molecules are established in H-ZIF-8 filler,resulting in a CO_(2)/N_(2)separation factor(SF)of 48.77 with CO_(2)permeability of 645.76 Barrer in terms of H-ZIF-8 MMMs with 6 wt%loading,which well exceeds the 2008 Robenson upper bound for CO_(2)/N_(2)gas pair,thus showing promising prospects for high-efficiency CO_(2)capture from flue gas.展开更多
The purpose of the investigation is the study of the physico-chemical properties and electro-catalytic characteristics of the Nafion and MF-4SK membranes with the author’s nanoparticles (A. Revina, 2008) incorporated...The purpose of the investigation is the study of the physico-chemical properties and electro-catalytic characteristics of the Nafion and MF-4SK membranes with the author’s nanoparticles (A. Revina, 2008) incorporated into the perfluoro- sulphonated cationic membranes. An important advance in the creation of new nano-composite materials with poly-functional activity is the inclusion of nanoparticles of various metals (Pd, Pt, Ag) in these membranes. Polymer ion exchange membranes represent widely applicable materials in various areas of modern nanotechnologies. The obtained nanocomposites on the base of included nanoparticles have the perspective properties and polyfunctional activity for the applications.展开更多
Anion exchange membrane water electrolysis(AEMWE)synergize the kinetic merits of alkaline systems,zero-gap configurations and compatibility with non-noble metal catalysts,offering a promising pathway toward green hydr...Anion exchange membrane water electrolysis(AEMWE)synergize the kinetic merits of alkaline systems,zero-gap configurations and compatibility with non-noble metal catalysts,offering a promising pathway toward green hydrogen production.Nevertheless,practical exploitation was hindered by critical challenges:inferior alkaline stability,insufficient mechanical integrity,and detrimental hydrogen crossover of anion exchange membranes(AEMs),which compromise both device durability and operational safety.Here,we engineered a porous expanded polytetrafluoroethylene(e-PTFE)-reinforced poly(arylene quinuclidinium)membrane that enhances AEM mechanical robustness,prevents stress-induced rupture,and suppresses hydrogen crossover during electrolyzer operation.Specifically,the reinforced poly(arylene quinuclidinium)membrane(R-PTPQui)exhibited a tensile strength of 56 MPa and an elongation at break of 55%.Moreover,it effectively reduced hydrogen permeation in the electrolyzer,achieving an extremely low H_(2)-to-O_(2)(HTO)value of 0.44 vol%at 0.1 A·cm^(-2).The R-PTPQui-based electrolyzer achieved a high current density of 4.9 A·cm^(-2)at 2.0 V and a Faradaic efficiency of 98.6%using a non-precious anode catalyst.These advances significantly strength the compatibility of poly(arylene quinuclidinium)-based AEMs for industrial-scale green hydrogen generation.展开更多
The membrane aeration biofilm reactor(MABR)represents an innovative approach to wastewater treatment,integrating gas separation membranes with biofilm process and demonstrating effectiveness in treating wastewater ric...The membrane aeration biofilm reactor(MABR)represents an innovative approach to wastewater treatment,integrating gas separation membranes with biofilm process and demonstrating effectiveness in treating wastewater rich in ammonia nitrogen.In this system,hollow fiber membranes are essential,serving as a substrate for biofilm attachment while facilitating oxygen transfer to microorganisms through aeration,hydrophobic microporous membranes are utilized in MABR applications.This study focuses on the use of poly-4-methyl-1-pentene(PMP)hollow fiber membranes,which exhibit superior oxygen permeation capabilities compared to traditional hydrophobic microporous membranes.To overcome the challenges posed by the hydrophobic nature and low bubble point of PMP microporous membranes,a hydrophilic modification was conducted using dopamine/poly(ethyleneimine)(DOPA/PEI)co-deposition to enhance microbial adhesion on the membrane surface.The composite membrane modified with DOPA/PEI exhibited an approximately 20%higher NH_(4)^(+)-N removal efficiency than the unmodified membrane.These findings suggest that the incorporation of DOPA/PEI significantly improves MABR performance,underscoring its potential for further research and development in membrane technology for MABR.展开更多
With the pressing concern of the climate change,hydrogen will undoubtedly play an essential role in the future to accelerate the way out from fossil fuel-based economy.In this case,the role of membrane-based separatio...With the pressing concern of the climate change,hydrogen will undoubtedly play an essential role in the future to accelerate the way out from fossil fuel-based economy.In this case,the role of membrane-based separation cannot be neglected since,compared with other conventional process,membrane-based process is more effective and consumes less energy.Regarding this,metal-based membranes,particularly palladium,are usually employed for hydrogen separation because of its high selectivity.However,with the advancement of various microporous materials,the status quo of the metal-based membranes could be challenged since,compared with the metal-based membranes,they could offer better hydrogen separation performance and could also be cheaper to be produced.In this article,the advancement of membranes fabricated from five main microporous materials,namely silica-based membranes,zeolite membranes,carbon-based membranes,metal organic frameworks/covalent organic frameworks(MOF/COF)membranes and microporous polymeric membranes,for hydrogen separation from light gases are extensively discussed.Their performances are then summarized to give further insights regarding the pathway that should be taken to direct the research direction in the future.展开更多
Two dimensional(2D)membranes show huge potential for ion sieving applications owing to their regular sub-nanometer channels.How to engineer the channel micro-chemistry to pursue higher ion selectivity while maintainin...Two dimensional(2D)membranes show huge potential for ion sieving applications owing to their regular sub-nanometer channels.How to engineer the channel micro-chemistry to pursue higher ion selectivity while maintaining promising ion transports remains challenging.In this work,we propose building rigidly confined charged 2D graphene oxide(GO)channels and manipulating their hydrophilicity via self-designed poly(ionic liquid)s(PILs)intercalation.The imidazolium cations on the PILs backbone not only stabilize the GO interlayer channels via non-covalent interactions but also create a positively charged environment for attracting anions entering into channels.The hydrophilicity variations of the side chains on the PILs help with realizing the regulation of the channel hydrophilicity.Under the electrodialysis mode,the GO membrane with the strongest hydrophobicity yields an impressive selectivity of 172.2 for Cl^(-)and SO_(4)^(2-),which is 48 times of Neosepta ACS,a commercial membrane specialized for anion separation.This work offers a brand-new route in exploring high-performance ion selective membranes.展开更多
Long-chain polyamides(LCPAs)are a class of bio-based polymers that can bridge conventional polyolefins and polycondensates.In this work,taking the advantage of the amphiphilic nature of polyamide 1012(PA1012),membrane...Long-chain polyamides(LCPAs)are a class of bio-based polymers that can bridge conventional polyolefins and polycondensates.In this work,taking the advantage of the amphiphilic nature of polyamide 1012(PA1012),membranes were prepared by using a non-conventional phase separation approach,namely,mixed‘non-solvents’evaporation induced phase separation(MNEIPS).PA1012 can be dissolved in a mixture of polar and non-polar solvents,both of which are non-solvents of PA1012.During the sequential evaporation of the two solvents,the phase separation of PA1012 occurred,inducing the formation of porous structures.We investigated the process of membrane formation in detail,with a specific focus on the liquid-liquid and liquid-solid phase transitions involved.Moreover,we studied the influence of critical factors,such as polymer concentration and mixed-solvent ratio,on the morphologies and properties of PA1012 membranes.This study provides new insights into the development of porous materials based on long-chain polycondensates.展开更多
基金granted by Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation,China(No.ZR2023QB170)Guangxi First class Disciplines(Agricultural Resources and Environment),Open Project of State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment,Harbin Institute of Technology(No.ES202428)+3 种基金Shandong Excellent Young Scientists Fund Program(Overseas)(No.2024HWYQ-051)the National Natural Science Fund of China(No.22506033)Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by CASTYoung Taishan Scholars Program of Shandong Province.
文摘Two-dimensional(2D)materials show great potential as novel membrane materials due to their atomic thickness and periodic pore structure.Currently,free-standing membranes based on 2D materials open up new avenues for ultra-fast and highly selective separation.With the absence of porous substrates,free-standing membranes offer shortened transport paths for efficient mass transfer.The interfacial defects between the substrate and selective layer are eliminated to alleviate the internal membrane fouling,enabling the intact structure for precise separation.Hence,this review aims to outline the superiority of 2D material-based free-standing membranes for selective separation applications.Free-standing 2D material membranes composed of the most representative graphenebased materials,MXene,covalent organic framework(COF),metal organic framework(MOF),and hydrogen-bonded organic framework(HOF)are summarized with the discussion on the influence of substrate on their structural properties.The separation performance enhancement strategies in regard to the 2D material,membrane structure,and mechanical properties are examined.Finally,we propose several critical challenges and perspectives in terms of pore size control,mechanical strength improvement,understanding the underlying mass transfer mechanism,issues related to membrane fabrication optimization,scale production,and separation application versatility.This review will provide researchers with practical guidelines for advancing free-standing 2D material membranes for future selective separation applications.
基金All animal experiments were performed under the protocols approved by the Ethical Committee for Animal Care of Donghua University(DHUEC-NSFC-2019-20)financially supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2021YFA1201304)+3 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52503082),China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2024M750402)Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of CPSF(GZC20230419)Shanghai Anticancer Association EYAS PROJECT(SACA-CY23C05)The Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2232023D-03,2232024Y-01).
文摘Diabetic wounds present challenges in clinical management due to persistent inflammation caused by excessive exudate infiltration.Inspired by the gradient wettability of cactus thorn,this study has devised a biomimetic Janus nanofiber membrane as a water diode,which endows with gradient wettability and gradient pore size,offering sustainable unidirectional self-drainage and antibacterial properties for enhanced diabetic wound healing.The Janus membrane is fabricated by depositing a hydrophilic polyacrylonitrile/chlorin e6 layer with smaller pore sizes onto a hydrophobic poly(ε-caprolactone)with larger pore sizes,thereby generating a vertical gradient in both wettability and pore structure.The incorporation of chlorin e6 in the upper layer enables the utilization of external light energy to generate heat for evaporation and produce reactive oxygen species,achieving a high sterilization efficiency of 99%.Meanwhile,the gradient structure of the Janus membrane facilitates continuous antigravity exudate drainage at a rate of 0.95 g cm^(−2) h^(−1).This dual functionality of effective exudate drainage and sterilization significantly reduces inflammatory factors,allows the polarization of macrophages toward the M2 proliferative phenotype,enhances angiogenesis,and accelerates wound healing.Therefore,this study provides a groundbreaking bioinspired strategy for the development of advanced wound dressings tailored for diabetic wound regeneration.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China,Grant/Award Numbers:52173091,62101391。
文摘Developing low-cost and high-performance nanofiber-based polyelectrolyte membranes for fuel cell applications is a promising solution to energy depletion.Due to the high specific surface area and one-dimensional longrange continuous structure of the nanofiber,ion-charged groups can be induced to form long-range continuous ion transfer channels in the nanofiber composite membrane,significantly increasing the ion conductivity of the membrane.This review stands apart from previous endeavors by offering a comprehensive overview of the strategies employed over the past decade in utilizing both electrospun and natural nanofibers as key components of proton exchange membranes and anion exchange membranes for fuel cells.Electrospun nanofibers are categorized based on their material properties into two primary groups:(1)ionomer nanofibers,inherently endowed with the ability to conduct H+(such as perfluorosulfonic acid or sulfonated poly(ether ether ketone))or OH-(e.g.,FAA-3),and(2)nonionic polymer nanofibers,comprising inert polymers like polyvinylidene difluoride,polytetrafluoroethylene,and polyacrylonitrile.Notably,the latter often necessitates surface modifications to impart ion transport channels,given their inherent proton inertness.Furthermore,this review delves into the recent progress made with three natural nanofibers derived from biodegradable cellulose—cellulose nanocrystals,cellulose nanofibers,and bacterial nanofibers—as crucial elements in polyelectrolyte membranes.The effect of the physical structure of such nanofibers on polyelectrolyte membrane properties is also briefly discussed.Lastly,the review emphasizes the challenges and outlines potential solutions for future research in the field of nanofiber-based polyelectrolyte membranes,aiming to propel the development of high-performance polymer electrolyte fuel cells.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.2230081973)Shanghai Pilot Program for Basic Research(22TQ1400100-4).
文摘Membrane technology holds significant potential for augmenting or partially substituting conventional separation techniques,such as heatdriven distillation,thereby reducing energy consumption.Organic solvent nanofiltration represents an advanced membrane separation technology capable of discerning molecules within a molecular weight range of approximately 100-1000 Da in organic solvents,offering low energy requirements and minimal carbon footprints.Molecular separation in non-polar solvent system,such as toluene,n-hexane,and n-heptane,has gained paramount importance due to their extensive use in the pharmaceutical,biochemical,and petrochemical industries.In this review,we presented recent advancements in membrane materials,membrane fabrication techniques and their promising applications for separation in nonpolar solvent system,encompassing hydrocarbon separation,bioactive molecule purification and organic solvent recovery.Furthermore,this review highlighted the challenges and opportunities associated with membrane scale-up strategies and the direct translation of this promising technology into industrial applications.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Tianjin(Nos.18JCQNJC72400 and 22JCQNJC01510).
文摘Tetracycline(TC)is a broad-spectrum antibiotic,and its residues in the environment and food are harmful to human health.Therefore,it is essential to rapidly,sensitively,and conveniently detect TC.In this work,we developed a portable silicon nanoparticles chelated Europium(Ⅲ)-based polyacrylonitrile(Eu-SiNPs/PAN)nanofiber membrane for rapid,sensitive,and convenient detection of TC.The Eu-SiNPs were synthesized with a facile one-pot method.The Eu-SiNPs/PAN nanofiber membrane was fabricated by electrospinning,combining Eu-SiNPs and PAN with three-dimensional porous membrane structures and UV resistance.Both the Eu-SiNPs and the Eu-SiNPs/PAN nanofiber membranes have good selectivity and anti-interference ability towards TC.The combined merits of rapid response,long storage life,easy portability,and naked-eye recognition of TC make the Eu-SiNPs/PAN nanofiber membrane a promising material for convenient TC detection applications.The practicability of these nanofiber membranes was further verified by detecting TC in real samples,such as lake water,drinking water and honey,and achieved quantitative detection.
文摘Facilitated transport membranes for post-combustion carbon capture are one of the technologies to achieve efficient and large-scale capture.The central principle is to utilize the affinity of CO_(2) for the carrier to achieve efficient separation and to break the Robson upper bound.This paper reviews the progress of facilitated transport membranes research regarding polymer materials,principles,and problems faced at this stage.Firstly,we briefly introduce the transport mechanism of the facilitated transport membranes.Then the research progress of several major polymers used for facilitated transport membranes for CO_(2)/N_(2) separation was presented in the past five years.Additionally,we analyze the primary challenges of facilitated transport membranes,including the influence of water,the effect of temperature,the saturation effect of the carrier,and the process configuration.Finally,we also delve into the challenges and competitiveness of facilitated transport membranes.
基金“Grassland Talents”of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region,Young Talents of Science and Technology in Universities of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region(NJYT23030)Technology Breakthrough Engineering Hydrogen Energy Field“Unveiling and Leading”Project(2024KJTW0018)+3 种基金“Steed Plan High Level Talents”of Inner Mongolia University,Carbon neutralization research project(STZX202218)National Natural Science Foundation of China(U22A20107),Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Natural Science Foundation(2023MS02002)Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Materials and Technologies for Energy Conversion(MATEC2024KF011)National Key R&D Program of China(2022YFA1205201).
文摘Anion exchange membrane(AEM),as a kind of key membrane materials,has shown great application potential in many electrochemical fields,and remarkable progress has been made in related research in recent years.In this paper,the research status of AEM is reviewed,including its material design,preparation method,performance optimization and application in the fields of hydrogen production by electrolytic water,fuel cell and water treatment.In terms of material design,new polymer skeleton structures are emerging to regulate the stability of ion conduction channels and membranes by introducing specific functional groups or changing the molecular chain structure.The preparation methods have been gradually expanded from the traditional solution casting method to more advanced technologies,such as interfacial polymerization and electrostatic spinning,which effectively improve the microstructure and property uniformity of the film.Performance optimization focuses on improving ion conductivity,reducing membrane swelling rate and enhancing chemical stability,and a variety of modification strategies are developed and applied.Despite the achievements made so far,there are still some challenges,such as the lack of long-term stability in highly alkaline environments.Future research needs to further explore new material systems and preparation processes in order to promote the wide application and sustainable development of AEM technology in energy,environmental protection and other fields.
基金financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22108258 and 52003251)Program for Science&Technology Innovation Talents in Universities of Henan Province(24HASTIT004)+1 种基金Outstanding Youth Fund of Henan Scientific Committee(222300420085)Science and Technology Joint Project of Henan Province(222301420041)。
文摘Mixed matrix membranes(MMMs)have demonstrated significant promise in energy-intensive gas separations by amalgamating the unique properties of fillers with the facile processability of polymers.However,achieving a simultaneous enhancement of permeability and selectivity remains a formidable challenge,due to the difficulty of achieving an optimal match between polymers and fillers.In this study,we incorporate a porous carbon-based zinc oxide composite(C@ZnO)into high-permeability polymers of intrinsic microporosity(PIMs)to fabricate MMMs.The dipole–dipole interaction between C@ZnO and PIMs ensures their exceptional compatibility,mitigating the formation of non-selective voids in the resulting MMMs.Concurrently,C@ZnO with abundant interconnected pores can provide additional low-resistance pathways for gas transport in MMMs.As a result,the CO_(2) permeability of the optimized C@ZnO/PIM-1 MMMs is elevated to 13,215 barrer,while the CO_(2)/N_(2) and CO_(2)/CH_(4) selectivity reached 21.5 and 14.4,respectively,substantially surpassing the 2008 Robeson upper bound.Additionally,molecular simulation results further corroborate that the augmented membrane gas selectivity is attributed to the superior CO_(2) affinity of C@ZnO.In summary,we believe that this work not only expands the application of MMMs for gas separation but also heralds a paradigm shift in the application of porous carbon materials.
基金funded by National Natural Science Foundation of China(22278023,22208010)S&T Program of Hebei(24464301D)SINOPEC Group(24-ZS-0447).
文摘Phenol is extensively utilized in various industries involving paints,rubber,textiles,explosives,plastics,etc.Compared to the conventional distillation or extraction technologies,pervaporation(PV)membrane process can be operated at a low temperature and has a low energy consumption as well as a high separation efficiency for phenol recovery.Thus,to meet the high demand for phenol recovery,the application of PV has been encouraged,and reached a new level.The PV process is governed by the properties of the membrane materials that significantly influence the energy costs associated with the separation unit,and the membrane types include polymer membranes,inorganic membranes,and mixed matrix membranes.Although recent literatures show that PV membranes have been continuously updated,no review has reported the latest development about it.In this work,the material types,separation properties and preparation methods of hydrophobic PV membranes for phenol recovery are summarized.Furthermore,the key preparation methods and application challenges associated with membranes are summarized,along with an overview of the opportunities and challenges posed by hydrophobic PV membranes for phenol recovery.
基金the support of this work by State Key Laboratory of Tribology in Advanced Equipment,Tsinghua University(61012205321)。
文摘Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation(ECMO) has been developed for nearly 70 years,and it is the main technology to treat cardiopulmonary failure and continue to maintain life.As the core component of the ECMO system,the gas exchange membrane possesses low gas permeability and plasma leakage at present.In addition,the membrane material exists low blood compatibility,causing the formation of thrombosis.Therefore,the membrane material with high gas permeability and blood compatibility are urgently needed.This paper summarizes the membrane development process,preparation method,and modification method.It provides a new idea for the preparation and coating modification as artificial lung membrane.
基金financially supported by the UK Research Council EPRSC EP/W03395X/1the Program grant SynHiSel EP/V047078/1the Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Hub(H_(2)FC SUPERGEN)EP/P024807/1。
文摘Hydrophilicity is critical in Nafion membranes during fuel cell operation as insufficient membrane hydration leads to brittle behavior and a drop in proton conductivity.The incorporation of APTS(3-(aminopro pyl)triethoxysilane)into exfoliated graphene oxide(EGO)by covalent functionalization to be used as filler into Nafion membranes allows higher hydrophilicity for these membranes.This is associated with promoting hydroxyl,carbonyl,siloxane,silane,and amine groups within the EGO-APTS matrix.The incorporation of these materials as Fuel Cell MEAs leads to a significant reduction of the ohmic resistance measured at high frequency resistance(HFR)in electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS)experiments and achieves maximum power densities of 1.33 W cm^(-2)at 60℃ at 100%RH(APTS-EGO,0.2 wt%)and1.33 W cm^(-2)at 60℃ at 70%RH(APTS-EGO,0.3 wt%),which represents an improvement of 190%compared to the commercial Nafion 212 when utilizing low humidification conditions(70%).Moreover,the as-synthesized membrane utilizes lower Nafion ionomer mass,which,in conjunction with the excellent cell performance,has the potential to decrease the cost of the membrane from 87 to 80￡/W as well as a reduction of fluorinated compounds within the membrane.
基金supported by National Natural Science Fundation of China(Nos.52170086,22308194,U22A20423)Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(No.ZR2021ME013)+1 种基金Taishan Scholars Program of Shandong Province(No.tsqn202211012)Shandong Provincial Excellent Youth(No.ZR2022YQ47)。
文摘Although the powder Fenton-like catalysts have exhibited high catalytic performances towards pollutant degradation,they cannot be directly used for Fenton-like industrialization considering the problems of loss and recovery.Therefore,the membrane fixation of catalyst is an important step to realize the actual application of Fenton-like catalysts.In this work,an efficient catalyst was developed with Co-N_(x)configuration facilely reconstructed on the surface of Co_(3)O_(4)(Co-N_(x)/Co_(3)O_(4)),which exhibited superior catalytic activity.We further fixed the highly efficient Co-N_(x)/Co_(3)O_(4)onto three kinds of organic membranes and one kind of inorganic ceramic membrane installing with the residual PMS treatment device to investigate its catalytic stability and sustainability.Results indicated that the inorganic ceramic membrane(CM)can achieve high water flux of 710 L m-2h-1,and the similar water flux can be achieved by Co-N_(x)/Co_(3)O_(4)/CM even without the pressure extraction.We also employed the Co-N_(x)/Co_(3)O_(4)/CM system to the wastewater secondary effluent,and the pollutant in complicated secondary effluent could be highly removed by the Co-N_(x)/Co_(3)O_(4)/CM system.This paper provides a new point of view for the application of metal-based catalysts with M-N_(x)coordination in catalytic reaction device.
基金UKRI financial support under grant number EP/Y026098/1 for Global Hydrogen Production Technologies(HyPT)Center。
文摘Anion-exchange membrane water electrolysers(AEMWEs)and fuel cells(AEMFCs)are critical technologies for converting renewable resources into green hydrogen(H_(2)),where anion-exchange membranes(AEMs)play a vital role in efficiently transporting hydroxide ions(OH^(-))and minimizing fuel crossover,thus enhancing overall efficiency.While conventional AEMs with linear,side-chain,and block polymer architectures show promise through functionalization,their long-term performance remains a concern.To address this,hyperbranched polymers offer a promising alternative due to their three-dimensional structure,higher terminal functionality,and ease of functionalization.This unique architecture provides interconnected ion transport pathways,fractional free volume,and enhanced long-term stability in alkaline environments.Recent studies have achieved conductivities as high as 304.5 mS cm^(-1),attributed to their improved fractional free volume and microphase separation in hyperbranched AEMs.This review explores the chemical,mechanical,and ionic properties of hyperbranched AEMs in AEMFCs and assesses their potential for application in AEMWEs.Strategies such as blending and structural functionalisation have significantly improved the properties by promoting microphase separation and increasing the density of cationic groups on the polymer surface.The review provides essential insights for future research,highlighting the challenges and opportunities in developing high-performance hyperbranched AEMs to advance hydrogen energy infrastructure.
基金Fund for Creative Research Groups of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22021005)National Natural Science Foundation of China(22478056,22078039),Liaoning Binhai Laboratory(LBLG-2024-07)+2 种基金State Key Laboratory of Catalysis(2024SKL-A-003),National Key Research and Development Program of China(2023YFB3810700)Science and Technology Innovation Fund of Dalian(2023JJ12GX024)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(DUT22-LAB602)for the financial support.
文摘Metal-organic framework(MOF)has been widely used as filler of mixed-matrix membranes(MMMs)because of their tunable pore sizes,large surface areas,and rich functional groups.However,a relatively high diffusion barrier in the framework of bulk MOF fillers inevitably reduces gas permeability.Introduction of hierarchically porous structure represents an effective method for reducing vip diffusion resistance with no compromise in gas selectivity.In this study,hierarchical ZIF-8(H-ZIF-8)was prepared using carboxylated polystyrene(PS-COOH)nanospheres as a hard template.Owing to the introduction of carboxyl groups,electrostatic interaction between PS nanospheres and Zn^(2+)ions is enhanced,facilitating uniform embedment of PS nanospheres in bulk ZIF-8 filler.After dissolution of PS-COOH nanospheres with dimethylformamide solvents,H-ZIF-8 with tunable textural properties is readily obtained.Gas permeation results indicate that compared with bulk ZIF-8 filler,fast diffusion pathways for vip molecules are established in H-ZIF-8 filler,resulting in a CO_(2)/N_(2)separation factor(SF)of 48.77 with CO_(2)permeability of 645.76 Barrer in terms of H-ZIF-8 MMMs with 6 wt%loading,which well exceeds the 2008 Robenson upper bound for CO_(2)/N_(2)gas pair,thus showing promising prospects for high-efficiency CO_(2)capture from flue gas.
文摘The purpose of the investigation is the study of the physico-chemical properties and electro-catalytic characteristics of the Nafion and MF-4SK membranes with the author’s nanoparticles (A. Revina, 2008) incorporated into the perfluoro- sulphonated cationic membranes. An important advance in the creation of new nano-composite materials with poly-functional activity is the inclusion of nanoparticles of various metals (Pd, Pt, Ag) in these membranes. Polymer ion exchange membranes represent widely applicable materials in various areas of modern nanotechnologies. The obtained nanocomposites on the base of included nanoparticles have the perspective properties and polyfunctional activity for the applications.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52273205)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.JZ2024HGTG0297)。
文摘Anion exchange membrane water electrolysis(AEMWE)synergize the kinetic merits of alkaline systems,zero-gap configurations and compatibility with non-noble metal catalysts,offering a promising pathway toward green hydrogen production.Nevertheless,practical exploitation was hindered by critical challenges:inferior alkaline stability,insufficient mechanical integrity,and detrimental hydrogen crossover of anion exchange membranes(AEMs),which compromise both device durability and operational safety.Here,we engineered a porous expanded polytetrafluoroethylene(e-PTFE)-reinforced poly(arylene quinuclidinium)membrane that enhances AEM mechanical robustness,prevents stress-induced rupture,and suppresses hydrogen crossover during electrolyzer operation.Specifically,the reinforced poly(arylene quinuclidinium)membrane(R-PTPQui)exhibited a tensile strength of 56 MPa and an elongation at break of 55%.Moreover,it effectively reduced hydrogen permeation in the electrolyzer,achieving an extremely low H_(2)-to-O_(2)(HTO)value of 0.44 vol%at 0.1 A·cm^(-2).The R-PTPQui-based electrolyzer achieved a high current density of 4.9 A·cm^(-2)at 2.0 V and a Faradaic efficiency of 98.6%using a non-precious anode catalyst.These advances significantly strength the compatibility of poly(arylene quinuclidinium)-based AEMs for industrial-scale green hydrogen generation.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2023YFB3810502)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22078146)the Key Research and Development program of Anhui Province(2023h11020004).
文摘The membrane aeration biofilm reactor(MABR)represents an innovative approach to wastewater treatment,integrating gas separation membranes with biofilm process and demonstrating effectiveness in treating wastewater rich in ammonia nitrogen.In this system,hollow fiber membranes are essential,serving as a substrate for biofilm attachment while facilitating oxygen transfer to microorganisms through aeration,hydrophobic microporous membranes are utilized in MABR applications.This study focuses on the use of poly-4-methyl-1-pentene(PMP)hollow fiber membranes,which exhibit superior oxygen permeation capabilities compared to traditional hydrophobic microporous membranes.To overcome the challenges posed by the hydrophobic nature and low bubble point of PMP microporous membranes,a hydrophilic modification was conducted using dopamine/poly(ethyleneimine)(DOPA/PEI)co-deposition to enhance microbial adhesion on the membrane surface.The composite membrane modified with DOPA/PEI exhibited an approximately 20%higher NH_(4)^(+)-N removal efficiency than the unmodified membrane.These findings suggest that the incorporation of DOPA/PEI significantly improves MABR performance,underscoring its potential for further research and development in membrane technology for MABR.
基金funding from the Alexander von Humboldt Postdoctoral Fellowship(Ref-3.3-GBR-1219268-HFST-P)。
文摘With the pressing concern of the climate change,hydrogen will undoubtedly play an essential role in the future to accelerate the way out from fossil fuel-based economy.In this case,the role of membrane-based separation cannot be neglected since,compared with other conventional process,membrane-based process is more effective and consumes less energy.Regarding this,metal-based membranes,particularly palladium,are usually employed for hydrogen separation because of its high selectivity.However,with the advancement of various microporous materials,the status quo of the metal-based membranes could be challenged since,compared with the metal-based membranes,they could offer better hydrogen separation performance and could also be cheaper to be produced.In this article,the advancement of membranes fabricated from five main microporous materials,namely silica-based membranes,zeolite membranes,carbon-based membranes,metal organic frameworks/covalent organic frameworks(MOF/COF)membranes and microporous polymeric membranes,for hydrogen separation from light gases are extensively discussed.Their performances are then summarized to give further insights regarding the pathway that should be taken to direct the research direction in the future.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2022YFB3805100)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22278105,21978062).
文摘Two dimensional(2D)membranes show huge potential for ion sieving applications owing to their regular sub-nanometer channels.How to engineer the channel micro-chemistry to pursue higher ion selectivity while maintaining promising ion transports remains challenging.In this work,we propose building rigidly confined charged 2D graphene oxide(GO)channels and manipulating their hydrophilicity via self-designed poly(ionic liquid)s(PILs)intercalation.The imidazolium cations on the PILs backbone not only stabilize the GO interlayer channels via non-covalent interactions but also create a positively charged environment for attracting anions entering into channels.The hydrophilicity variations of the side chains on the PILs help with realizing the regulation of the channel hydrophilicity.Under the electrodialysis mode,the GO membrane with the strongest hydrophobicity yields an impressive selectivity of 172.2 for Cl^(-)and SO_(4)^(2-),which is 48 times of Neosepta ACS,a commercial membrane specialized for anion separation.This work offers a brand-new route in exploring high-performance ion selective membranes.
基金supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.2023ZYGXZR107)the TCL Science and Technology Innovation Fund。
文摘Long-chain polyamides(LCPAs)are a class of bio-based polymers that can bridge conventional polyolefins and polycondensates.In this work,taking the advantage of the amphiphilic nature of polyamide 1012(PA1012),membranes were prepared by using a non-conventional phase separation approach,namely,mixed‘non-solvents’evaporation induced phase separation(MNEIPS).PA1012 can be dissolved in a mixture of polar and non-polar solvents,both of which are non-solvents of PA1012.During the sequential evaporation of the two solvents,the phase separation of PA1012 occurred,inducing the formation of porous structures.We investigated the process of membrane formation in detail,with a specific focus on the liquid-liquid and liquid-solid phase transitions involved.Moreover,we studied the influence of critical factors,such as polymer concentration and mixed-solvent ratio,on the morphologies and properties of PA1012 membranes.This study provides new insights into the development of porous materials based on long-chain polycondensates.
