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  • Materials Science
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Environmental Science

Background:

  • Global challenges like climate change and water scarcity necessitate more efficient chemical separations.
  • Advanced membrane functionalities are key to reducing energy consumption and improving water access.
  • Polyelectrolytes and their complexes offer promising solutions for developing next-generation membranes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advancements in polyelectrolyte-based membrane modifications.
  • To highlight how polyelectrolyte properties translate to advanced membrane functionalities.
  • To explore sustainable membrane fabrication approaches using polyelectrolytes.

Main Methods:

  • Review of literature on polyelectrolyte applications in membrane science.
  • Analysis of polyelectrolyte-based single layers (e.g., brushes) and multilayers.
  • Examination of free-standing polyelectrolyte membranes fabricated from aqueous solutions.

Main Results:

  • Polyelectrolytes impart advanced functionalities like stimuli-responsiveness, fouling control, and antimicrobial activity.
  • Versatile applications include modifications on porous and dense membranes, as well as free-standing membranes.
  • Aqueous polyelectrolyte solutions enable more sustainable membrane fabrication methods.

Conclusions:

  • Polyelectrolytes and their complexes are pivotal for developing next-generation membranes with superior properties.
  • This approach offers a sustainable pathway for membrane technology to address critical global issues.
  • The field shows significant promise for future innovations in separation technologies.