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  • Chemical Engineering
  • Nanotechnology

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  • Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) are crystalline porous materials with tunable structures.
  • Their unique properties, including large surface area and tailored functionality, make them promising for membrane applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the synthesis and applications of diverse COF-based membranes.
  • To analyze fabrication strategies and performance in various separation processes.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of diverse COF membrane types: mixed matrix membranes (MMMs), thin film nanocomposite (TFN) membranes, and free-standing films.
  • Discussion of fabrication approaches: blending, in situ growth, layer-by-layer stacking, and interfacial polymerization (IP).

Main Results:

  • COF membranes show potential in gas separation, water treatment (desalination, dye removal), organic solvent nanofiltration (OSN), pervaporation, and fuel cells.
  • Key COF properties like pore size, stability, and surface chemistry are crucial for membrane performance.

Conclusions:

  • COF-based membranes offer significant advantages over traditional materials but face challenges in large-scale fabrication and long-term stability.
  • Further research is needed to optimize COF design and membrane fabrication for industrial applications.