Next-Generation Desalination Membranes Empowered by Novel Materials: Where Are We Now?

ABSTRACT: Membrane desalination is an economical and energy-efficient method to meet the current worldwide water scarcity. However, state-of-the-art reverse osmosis membranes are gradually being replaced by novel membrane materials as a result of ongoing technological advancements. These novel materials possess intrinsic pore structures or can be assembled to form lamellar membrane channels for selective transport of water or solutes (e.g., NaCl). Still, in real applications, the results fall below the theoretical predictions, and a few properties, including large-scale fabrication, mechanical strength, and chemical stability, also have an impact on the overall effectiveness of those materials. In view of this, we develop a new evaluation framework in the form of radar charts with five dimensions (i

SUBMITTER: Wu S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11659558 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature