Manipulating the cross-layer channels in g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub> nanosheet membranes for enhanced molecular transport
Xiaoli Wu, Xulin Cui, Qi Wang, Jingtao Wang, Wenjia Wu, Wenpeng Li, Zhongyi Jiang
Abstract
Cross-layer channels display ‘gate effect’ to govern molecular selectivity for lamellar membranes. Membranes with hydrophilic/hydrophobic heterostructured channels acquire elevated polar solvent permeance and polar/nonpolar solvents selectivity.
Topics & Concepts
PermeanceNanosheetMembraneSelectivityLamellar structurePolarLayer (electronics)SolventMaterials scienceChemical engineeringChemistryNanotechnologyOrganic chemistryComposite materialBiochemistryPhysicsAstronomyEngineeringCatalysisMembrane Separation TechnologiesFuel Cells and Related MaterialsMembrane-based Ion Separation Techniques