Chemistry

Lamellar carbon nitride membrane for enhanced ion sieving and water desalination

Y. Wang, T. Lian, et al.

This innovative research by Yang Wang, Tingting Lian, Nadezda V. Tarakina, Jiayin Yuan, and Markus Antonietti introduces a chemically robust 2D carbon nitride membrane that achieves over 99.5% salt rejection and an impressive water flux of 6 L m² h⁻¹ in forward osmosis. With its tunable permeation, this membrane showcases potential for water gating in varying pH environments, marking a significant advancement in water desalination technology.