The
strategic
spatial
positioning
of
ion
affinity
sites
within
biological
channels
and
their
cooperative
binding
with
the
targeted
ions
are
pivotal
for
enhancing
recognition
ensuring
exceptional
selectivity
in
high
ionic
competition
scenarios.
However,
application
these
principles
to
artificial
remains
largely
unexplored.
Herein,
we
present
a
series
covalent
organic
framework
(COF)
membranes,
engineered
oxygen
functional
groups
aligned
along
rims
oriented
COF
pore
varying
sizes
achieve
precise
arrangement
sites.
A
notable
membrane,
featuring
subnanometer
pores
decorated
alternately
carbonyl
amide
groups,
demonstrated
outstanding
selectivity,
achieving
Li/Mg
ratio
513
under
equal
mole
electrodialysis
conditions.
Impressively,
as
Mg/Li
source
solution
increased
16.6,
rose
833,
significantly
exceeding
reductions
typically
seen
conventional
selective
nanofiltration
methods.
Both
simulation
experimental
analyses
indicate
that
this
stems
from
between
Li+
confined
nanochannels,
facilitating
preferential
transport
ions.
These
findings
provide
promising
approach
designing
extraction
systems
function
effectively
highly
competitive
environments.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 28, 2025
Abstract
Using
solar
energy
to
drive
seawater
desalination
via
steam
generation
(SSG)
is
a
sustainable
strategy
for
clean
water
supply.
The
weak
efficiency
and
poor
durability
due
salt
deposition
severely
restrict
practical
SSG
operation.
Traditional
evaporators
are
difficult
simultaneously
guarantee
efficient
evaporation
long‐term
rejection
increased
salinity.
Herein,
tackle
this
dilemma,
thermal
gradient
fabric
(TGF)
evaporator
with
an
auxiliary
active
field
constructed.
Different
from
traditional
works
where
additional
resources
improved
rate
exacerbate
accumulation,
the
well
integrated
external
boost
ion
circulation
through
moderate
Marangoni
flow,
leading
continuous
superior
utilization
under
high‐salinity
desalination.
accelerated
(2.42
kg
m
−2
h
−1
)
resistance
(30
days
of
in
10
wt.%
brine)
achieved
optimized
construction.
An
outstanding
collection
(5.84
observed
during
outdoor
desalination,
which
proves
purification
ability.
This
study
provides
new
insight
into
construction
fields
production,
believed.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 2, 2025
Abstract
Interfacial
solar
evaporation
offers
a
green
and
sustainable
solution
to
solve
clean
water
shortages
via
solar‐driven
desalination.
However,
salt
crystallization
accumulation
on
evaporators
have
become
the
primary
hindrances
long‐term
practical
application
of
interfacial
technology.
To
tackle
this
challenge,
photothermal
evaporator
with
novel
parallel
two‐water
paths
strategy
is
developed
in
study.
Unlike
conventional
one‐way
path,
which
generally
leads
at
supply
end
surfaces,
thereby
limiting
lifespan
compromising
performance,
here,
second
ion
diffusion
distribution
within
reconfigured
optimized.
No
occurs
either
surfaces
or
paths,
eliminating
impact
performance
enabling
convenient
collection.
A
high
stable
rate
3.09–3.26
kg
m
−2
h
−1
recorded
over
84
continuous
NaCl
(3.5
wt.%)
without
evaporator,
making
it
an
ideal
for
zero
liquid
discharge
evaporation.
Solar-driven
interfacial
evaporation
technologies
use
solar
energy
to
heat
materials
that
drive
water
evaporation.
These
are
versatile
and
do
not
require
electricity,
which
enables
their
potential
application
across
the
food,
nexus.
In
this
Review,
we
assess
of
solar-driven
in
clean-water
production,
wastewater
treatment,
resource
recovery.
Interfacial
can
produce
up
5.3
l
m–2
h−1
drinking
using
sunlight
as
source.
Systems
designed
for
food
production
coastal
regions
desalinate
irrigate
crops
or
wash
contaminated
soils.
Technologies
being
developed
simultaneously
both
clean
through
have
reached
204
W
electricity
2.5
h–1
separate
systems.
Other
approaches
combinations
could
potentially
full
spectrum
generate
multiple
products
(such
water,
heating
cooling,
and/or
fuels).
future,
aid
provision
low-resource
rural
settings
lack
reliable
access
these
essentials,
but
systems
must
first
undergo
rigorous,
scaled-up
field
testing
understand
performance,
stability
competitiveness.
This
Review
discusses
manage
wastewater,
recover
resources
energy.
Solar-driven
interfacial
evaporation
(SDIE)
has
emerged
as
a
promising
technology
for
addressing
global
water
scarcity
by
utilizing
solar-thermal
conversion
and
at
the
air/material/water
interface.
The
exceptional
performance
of
these
systems
attracted
significant
interest;
it
is
imperative
to
establish
rigorous
scientific
standards
evaluating
effectiveness,
optimizing
system
design,
ensuring
efficient
practical
applications.
In
this
Review,
we
propose
consensus
criteria
accurately
assessing
guiding
future
advancements.
We
then
explore
fundamental
mechanisms
driving
synergy,
emphasizing
how
material
compositions,
microscopic
hierarchical
structures,
macroscopic
three-dimensional
spatial
architecture
designs
enhance
solar
absorption
photothermal
conversion;
balance
heat
confinement
with
pathway
optimization;
manage
salt
resistance;
regulate
enthalpy
during
vaporization.
These
matched
coordination
strategies
are
crucial
maximizing
target
SDIE
efficiency.
Additionally,
investigate
applications
technologies,
focusing
on
cutting-edge
progress
versatile
purification,
combined
atmospheric
harvesting,
collection,
electric
generation,
deicing.
Finally,
highlight
challenges
exciting
opportunities
advancing
research,
efforts
integrate
principles,
system-level
collaboration,
application-driven
approaches
boost
sustainable
highly
energy
technologies.
By
linking
evaluation
optimization
influencing
factors,
offer
comprehensive
overview
field
outlook
that
promotes
clean
production
synergistic
Nature Water,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
3(3), С. 319 - 333
Опубликована: Март 12, 2025
Abstract
Membrane-based
separation
processes
hold
great
promise
for
sustainable
extraction
of
lithium
from
brines
the
rapidly
expanding
electric
vehicle
industry
and
renewable
energy
storage.
However,
it
remains
challenging
to
develop
high-selectivity
membranes
that
can
be
upscaled
industrial
processes.
Here
we
report
solution-processable
polymer
with
subnanometre
pores
excellent
ion
selectivity
in
electrodialysis
extraction.
Polymers
intrinsic
microporosity
incorporated
hydrophilic
functional
groups
enable
fast
transport
monovalent
alkali
cations
(Li
+
,
Na
K
)
while
rejecting
relatively
larger
divalent
ions
such
as
Mg
2+
.
The
surpasses
performance
most
existing
membrane
materials.
Furthermore,
were
scaled
up
integrated
into
an
stack,
demonstrating
simulated
salt-lake
brines.
This
work
will
inspire
development
selective
a
wide
range
critical
resource
recovery
global
circular
economy.
Tailoring
the
alkyl
groups
of
biparental
polyelectrolytes
in
Janus
evaporator
effectively
disrupts
water
hydrogen
bonding,
achieving
a
low
evaporation
enthalpy
1434
J
g
−1
and
an
rate
4.1
kg
m
−2
h
.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Фев. 21, 2025
Abstract
The
proliferation
of
Li‐related
technologies,
especially
in
the
electronic
devices
and
transportation
sectors,
has
exacerbated
global
Li
resource
gap.
In
response,
significant
efforts
have
been
directed
toward
enhancing
access
to
this
valuable
resource.
Recently,
numerous
studies
highlighted
solvent
extraction
as
a
straightforward,
economical,
environmentally
friendly
approach
for
separation.
Among
them,
ionic
liquids
(ILs)
highly
tunable
design
solvents
garnered
considerable
attention
their
exceptional
properties
compared
traditional
organic
solvents,
yet
associated
systems
albeit
with
only
moderate
advancements
over
past
few
decades.
To
end,
review
initiates
an
investigation
into
pioneering
research
on
utilization
ILs
diluents,
primary
extractants,
co‐extractants
Afterward,
comprehensive
is
presented
behaviors
diverse
ILs,
primarily
encompassing
cation‐exchange
ion‐association
mechanisms.
challenges
faced
application
by
are
discussed.
Meanwhile,
Industrial
technology
such
patents
prospects
examined,
paving
way
future
directions
development
within
technologies.
