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  • Chemical Engineering
  • Nanotechnology

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  • Molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) membranes show promise for molecular separation.
  • Chemically exfoliated MoS2 (chem-MoS2) membranes lack chemical and structural stability.
  • Instability leads to decreased solute rejection over time.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a low-cost and facile approach for stable, selective MoS2 membranes.
  • To enhance the chemical and structural stability of MoS2 membranes for organic solvent separations.
  • To investigate the separation performance and long-term stability of engineered MoS2 membranes.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of few-layer MoS2 nanoflakes using a hydrothermal method (hydro-MoS2).
  • Implementation of a supportive drying process involving glycerol pretreatment and oven drying.
  • Characterization of interflake spacing and assessment of separation performance using Rose Bengal and isopropanol.

Main Results:

  • Hydro-MoS2 membranes exhibit enhanced chemical and structural stability compared to chem-MoS2.
  • The supportive drying process enables nanoflake realignment and controlled interflake spacing (approx. 1 nm).
  • Efficient separation of Rose Bengal (approx. 1.45 nm) from isopropanol (0.58 nm) with good long-term stability (7 days).

Conclusions:

  • Engineered few-layer MoS2 membranes offer a stable and selective platform for molecular separation in organic solvents.
  • The hydrothermal method combined with a supportive drying process is effective for creating robust MoS2 membranes.
  • This approach provides a viable route for developing advanced membranes for challenging separation applications.