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Macrocyclic membranes: from liquid to solid state

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Lei Yang
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Chengyu Zhang
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Haoling Zhang
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Qingyang Zhang
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Jong Seung Kim *
孙悦 (Yue Sun) *
DOI:10.1039/D5CS00100Edelete
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Abstract

Abstract

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Membrane science and technology have undergone rapid development; assuming increasingly critical roles in high-tech industries. The emergence of macrocyclic-based membranes has introduced transformative innovations to the scientific community. Distinct from conventional membranes; these systems exhibit intrinsic nanoporosity with uniform pore distribution; coupled with remarkable host–guest/supramolecular properties/chemical versatility/tunable functionality or their combined properties. The inherent structural features of the macrocyclic membranes offer new avenues for advancing the membrane fields. Such characteristics position macrocyclic membranes as next-generation high-performance platforms with demonstrable potential to advance membrane research and industrial applications. This tutorial review presents a cohesive perspective on cutting-edge advancements in macrocyclic membranes; encompassing progress in macrocycle design; membrane architectures; interfacial assembly behavior; and transport mechanisms across liquid and solid membrane systems. Particular attention is given to applications in energy storage; desalination; and related fields; offering promising solutions to global challenges including energy sustainability and water scarcity. Finally; the current challenges; potential applications; and prospects of macrocyclic membranes are outlined and discussed.
Keywords:
macrocyclic membranes
nanoporosity
host–guest properties
membrane architecture
transport mechanisms

Journal

Chemical Society Reviews cover
Chemical Society Reviews
IF:
39
Papers:
638
Citations:
18.4W

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