articleNature CommunicationsNov 19, 2022GOLD OA

Covalent organic framework membranes for efficient separation of monovalent cations

Tianjin University · Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering Tianjin · +7 more institutions

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Abstract

Abstract Covalent organic frameworks (COF), with rigid, highly ordered and tunable structures, can actively manipulate the synergy of entropic selectivity and enthalpic selectivity, holding great potential as next-generation membrane materials for ion separations. Here, we demonstrated the efficient separation of monovalent cations by COF membrane. The channels of COF membrane are decorated with three different kinds of acid groups. A concept of confined cascade separation was proposed to elucidate the separation process. The channels of COF membrane comprised two kinds of domains, acid-domains and acid-free-domains. The acid-domains serve as confined stages, rendering high selectivity, while the…

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