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Covalent organic framework-based lamellar membranes for water desalination applications

  • Akbar Ali
  • , Muzmil Thebo
  • , Dahar Janwary
  • , Muzaffar Iqbal
  • , Waqas Mughal
  • , Jun Yang*
  • , Khalid Hussain Thebo*
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • CAS - Institute of Process Engineering
  • University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
  • University of Sindh
  • The University of Haripur
  • Quaid-e-Awam University of Science and Technology
  • CAS - Institute of Metal Research

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Abstract

Covalent Organic Framework (COF)-based two-dimensional materials have great potential to be utilized as separation membranes with high permeability and rejection while mitigating the permeability-selectivity trade-off due to their single layer thickness and large specific surface area. This review summarizes the current preparation methods of COF-based membranes, and discusses modification strategies for their physicochemical properties. It also provides an overview of their applications in desalination of seawater, brackish water, and industrial wastewater. Then, we highlight the current engineering hurdles and suggest suitable solutions. Finally, the review focuses on the future research direction to improve the separation performance of existing COF-based membranes.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1634-1654
Number of pages21
JournalRSC Sustainability
Volume1
Issue number7
DOIs
StatePublished - 25 Aug 2023
Externally publishedYes

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