articleNature CommunicationsApr 24, 2025GOLD OA

Randomly oriented covalent organic framework membrane for selective Li+ sieving from other ions

Qingdao University · Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology · +1 more institution

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Abstract

Certain biological channels exhibit remarkable selectivity, effectively distinguishing between competing cations. If artificial membranes could achieve similar precision in differentiating competing ions from Li+, it could advance sustainable technologies in lithium extraction. In this study, we present a covalent organic framework (COF) membrane featuring a randomly oriented structure that enables selective separation of major competing ions from Li+. The random orientation results in narrow pores, which impart size-based selectivity among alkaline ions. Additionally, the COF incorporates sulfonic groups that preferentially bind to Na+ and K+, facilitating their transport while retaining Li+. These…

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