Recent years have witnessed significant development of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs)
for versatile applications, especially for water decontamination. However, it is of difficulty to …

Membrane distillation (MD) hybrids have the potential to integrate heat recovery
mechanisms, enhancing freshwater productivity and minimizing specific energy …

Studies have suggested that ecofriendly, inexpensive, and renewable material sources are
essential for developing scalable, high-performance mixed matrix membranes (MMMs). With …

Organic peroxides (OPs) readily demonstrate oxidising and self-reactive characteristics that
can easily cause fire and explosion. Information regarding the thermal stability and other …

Poly (vinylidene fluoride) membranes were prepared by freeze-casting. The effects of PVDF
concentration, and freezing temperature on the morphology, crystallization, and …

The flux and rejection rate of the membrane in wastewater treatment are main factors to
evaluate the efficiency of membrane separation. In this study, bentonite was added into …

Polysulfone (PSF) and smart polymers (SRPs)—including polyacrylic acid (AAc), poly N-
isopropylacrylamide (NIPA), and sulfonated poly (1, 4-phenylene ether-ether …

Similar to the efforts made to combat standard (transition) metal-ion pollution in drinking
water, such as chromate or lead, a significant endeavor has been directed towards removing …

Membrane distillation (MD) stands at the forefront of desalination technology, harnessing the
power of phase change to separate water vapor from saline using minimal energy resources …

Glassy polymers are common engineering materials and usually work in a linear elastic
stage. However, some functional glassy polymers, such as perfluorinated sulfonic acid …