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  • Polymer science and materials engineering
  • Membrane technology
  • Nanotechnology

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  • Block copolymers enable the creation of advanced materials through self-assembly.
  • Isoporous membranes with controlled pore sizes are crucial for separation processes.
  • Tailored block copolymer membranes offer unique advantages in membrane fabrication.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report developments in isoporous membranes based on tailored block copolymers.
  • To discuss the preparation, functionalization, and pore size control of these membranes.
  • To highlight the potential of block copolymer blends for fabricating membranes with specific pore sizes.

Main Methods:

  • Self-assembly of tailored block copolymers.
  • Fabrication of membranes in flat sheet and hollow fiber geometries.
  • Exploration of functionalization techniques for membrane modification.
  • Investigation of methods for controlling pore size.

Main Results:

  • Isoporous membranes with narrow pore size distributions were successfully prepared.
  • Membranes can be fabricated in various geometries like flat sheets and hollow fibers.
  • Methods for controlling pore size and further functionalization were identified.

Conclusions:

  • Tailored block copolymers are effective for creating isoporous membranes with controlled pore characteristics.
  • Self-assembly is a key mechanism for achieving narrow pore size distributions.
  • Block copolymer blends offer a promising route to engineer membranes with precisely tailored pore sizes for diverse applications.