Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
121(8)
Published: Feb. 13, 2024
Understanding
the
molecular-level
mechanisms
involved
in
transmembrane
ion
selectivity
is
essential
for
optimizing
membrane
separation
performance.
In
this
study,
we
reveal
our
observations
regarding
behavior
of
Li
+
and
Mg
2+
ions
as
a
response
to
changing
pore
solvation
abilities
covalent-organic-framework
(COF)
membranes.
These
were
manipulated
by
adjusting
lengths
oligoether
segments
attached
channels.
Through
comparative
experiments,
able
unravel
relationships
between
ability
various
transport
properties,
such
partitioning,
conduction,
selectivity.
We
also
emphasize
significance
competition
with
solvating
modulating
found
that
increasing
length
chain
facilitated
transport;
however,
it
was
COF
chains
containing
two
ethylene
oxide
units
exhibited
most
pronounced
discrepancy
energy
barrier
,
resulting
highest
factor
among
all
evaluated
Remarkably,
under
electro-driven
binary-salt
conditions,
specific
achieved
an
exceptional
/Mg
up
1352,
making
one
effective
membranes
available
separation.
The
insights
gained
from
study
significantly
contribute
advancing
understanding
selective
within
confined
nanospaces
provide
valuable
design
principles
developing
highly
Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
381(6664), P. 1350 - 1356
Published: Sept. 21, 2023
Mixed-matrix
membranes
(MMMs)
that
combine
processable
polymer
with
more
permeable
and
selective
filler
have
potential
for
molecular
separation,
but
it
remains
difficult
to
control
their
interfacial
compatibility
achieve
ultrathin
layers
during
processing,
particularly
at
high
loading.
We
present
a
solid-solvent
processing
strategy
fabricate
an
MMM
(thickness
less
than
100
nanometers)
loading
up
80
volume
%.
used
as
solid
solvent
dissolve
metal
salts
form
precursor
layer,
which
immobilizes
the
salt
regulates
its
conversion
metal-organic
framework
(MOF)
provides
adhesion
MOF
in
matrix.
The
resultant
membrane
exhibits
fast
gas-sieving
properties,
hydrogen
permeance
and/or
hydrogen-carbon
dioxide
selectivity
one
two
orders
of
magnitude
higher
state-of-the-art
membranes.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
52(14), P. 4586 - 4602
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
We
highlighted
the
similarities/differences
between
zeolites
and
MOFs
in
adsorption
membrane
separation
discussed
feasibility
of
adsorbent-to-membrane
separation.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
52(20), P. 7071 - 7136
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
This
review
highlights
the
film
preparation
methods
and
application
advances
in
memory
neuromorphic
electronics
of
porous
crystalline
materials,
involving
MOFs,
COFs,
HOFs,
zeolites.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
62(5)
Published: Dec. 1, 2022
Imine-linked
covalent
organic
frameworks
(COFs)
have
been
extensively
studied
in
photocatalysis
because
of
their
easy
synthesis
and
excellent
crystallinity.
The
effect
imine-bond
orientation
on
the
photocatalytic
properties
COFs,
however,
is
still
rarely
studied.
Herein,
we
report
two
novel
COFs
with
different
orientations
imine
bonds
using
oligo(phenylenevinylene)
moieties.
showed
similar
structures
but
great
differences
photoelectric
properties.
COF-932
demonstrated
a
superior
hydrogen
evolution
performance
compared
to
COF-923
when
triethanolamine
was
used
as
sacrificial
agent.
Interestingly,
use
ascorbic
acid
led
protonation
further
altering
direction
electron
transfer.
performances
were
increased
23.4
0.73
mmol
g-1
h-1
for
protonated
COF-932,
respectively.
This
study
provides
clear
strategy
design
imine-linked
COF-based
photocatalysts
advances
development
COFs.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
17(10), P. 8918 - 8934
Published: May 2, 2023
Hollow
covalent
organic
frameworks
(COFs)
have
gained
significant
attention
because
of
their
specific
properties,
including
enhanced
surface-to-volume
ratio,
large
surface
area,
hierarchical
structure,
highly
ordered
nanostructures,
and
excellent
chemical
stability.
These
intrinsic
characteristics
endow
hollow
COFs
with
fascinating
physicochemical
properties
make
them
attractive
for
widespread
applications,
such
as
catalysis,
energy
storage,
drug
delivery,
therapy,
sensing,
environmental
remediation.
This
review
focuses
on
the
recent
developments
in
synthesis
derivatives.
In
addition,
practical
applications
various
fields
are
summarized.
Finally,
challenges
future
opportunities
terms
synthetic
methodologies
discussed.
expected
to
play
an
important
role
materials
science.
Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(5)
Published: Feb. 19, 2024
Membrane
technology
emerges
as
a
transformative
solution
for
global
challenges,
excelling
in
water
treatment,
gas
purification,
and
waste
recycling.
This
comprehensive
review
navigates
the
principles,
advantages,
prospects
of
membrane
technology,
emphasizing
its
pivotal
role
addressing
contemporary
environmental
sustainability
issues.
The
goal
is
to
contribute
objectives
by
exploring
mechanisms,
limitations
technology.
Noteworthy
features
include
energy
efficiency,
selectivity,
minimal
footprint,
distinguishing
it
from
conventional
methods.
Advances
nanomembranes,
organic
porous
membranes,
metal‐organic
frameworks‐based
membranes
highlight
their
potential
energy‐efficient
contaminant
removal.
underscores
integration
renewable
sources
eco‐friendly
desalination
separation
processes.
future
trajectory
unfolds
with
next‐gen
nanocomposite
sustainable
polymers,
optimized
consumption
through
electrochemical
hybrid
approaches.
In
healthcare,
reshapes
exchange,
hemodialysis,
biosensors,
wound
healing,
drug
delivery,
while
chemical
industries,
streamlines
solvent
separation.
Challenges
like
fouling,
material
stability,
efficiency
are
acknowledged,
artificial
intelligence
recognized
progressing
frontier.
Despite
limitations,
holds
promise
revolutionizing
diverse
industries.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(11)
Published: Jan. 20, 2023
Abstract
The
inhomogeneous
consumption
of
anions
and
direct
contact
between
electrolyte
anode
during
the
Zn‐deposition
process
generate
Zn‐dendrites
side
reactions
that
can
aggravate
space‐charge
effect
to
hinder
practical
implementation
zinc‐metal
batteries
(ZMBs).
Herein,
electrospray
has
been
applied
for
scalable
fabrication
(>10
000
cm
2
in
a
batch‐experiment)
hetero‐metallic
cluster
covalent‐organic‐frameworks
(MCOF‐Ti
6
Cu
3
)
nanosheet‐coating
(MNC)
with
integrated
micro
space
electrostatic
field
ZMBs
protection.
MNC@Zn
symmetric
cell
presents
ultralow
overpotential
(≈72.8
mV)
over
10
cycles
at
1
mAh
−2
20
mA
,
which
is
superior
bare
Zn
state‐of‐the‐art
porous
crystalline
materials.
Theoretical
calculations
reveal
MNC
facilitate
deposition‐kinetic
homogenize
electric
significantly
promote
lifespan
ZMBs.
ACS Applied Nano Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
6(20), P. 19403 - 19413
Published: Oct. 12, 2023
The
excessive
use
of
gatifloxacin
(GAT)
can
seriously
pollute
the
environment
and
damage
human
health.
Therefore,
reliable
detection
its
concentration
is
essential
for
environmental
protection
physical
Herein,
an
efficient
stable
voltammetric
sensor
based
on
zirconium-based
metal–organic
framework/carboxylated
multiwalled
nanotube
nanocomposites
(UiO-66/MWCNT-COOH)
was
constructed
determination
GAT.
morphologies,
microstructures,
electrochemical
properties
UiO-66/MWCNT-COOH
were
investigated
by
using
various
microscopic,
spectroscopic,
techniques.
showed
good
electrocatalytic
activity
GAT
oxidation
with
remarkable
response
signals,
which
primarily
attributed
to
synergistic
effect
from
UiO-66
MWCNT-COOH.
Electrochemical
kinetics
studies
revealed
that
irreversible
diffusion-limited
reaction
involving
two
protons
electrons.
anodic
peak
current
linearly
correlated
in
range
0.05
10
μM
a
low
limit
0.0075
μM.
Moreover,
demonstrated
high
selectivity,
reproducibility,
repeatability
as
well
extraordinary
long-term
stability
(at
least
7
weeks).
proposed
reliably
detected
trace
effluent,
milk,
serum,
eye
drops
satisfactory
recoveries.
Together
outstanding
merits
such
cost,
robust
response,
short
assay
time,
sensitivity,
shows
enormous
prospects
situ
multiple
antibiotics.