Polymer membranes that "simultaneously and surprisingly" improve permeability while favoring bigger molecules over smaller ones have been developed by a team of researchers that includes Dr. Richard J ...

A thin water layer stabilised by hydrophilic nanopores can facilitate carbon dioxide separation. The new membrane shows ...

Researchers have developed an ion-selective smart porous membrane that can respond to outer stimuli, potentially paving the way for new applications in molecular separation and sensing applications. A ...

Polymeric membranes are widely used in separation technologies due to their low cost and easily scalable fabrication. However, unlike inorganic nanoporous materials such as metal-organic frameworks ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) For decades, researchers have sought to develop membranes that can effectively filter water while minimizing energy consumption. Such membranes would enable energy-efficient ...

(Nanowerk News) Membrane-based separation technologies offer major advantages over conventional processes like distillation in terms of energy efficiency and environmental impact. However, current ...