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  • Materials Science
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Environmental Science

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  • Functionalized membranes exhibit property changes in response to environmental stimuli.
  • Stimuli include heat, light, ionic strength, and pH.
  • Functionalization enhances membrane properties for diverse applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advances in the fabrication and applications of functionalized membranes.
  • To highlight specific technological improvements and current limitations.
  • To discuss future directions and characterization techniques in the field.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent literature on functionalized membranes.
  • Categorization of membranes based on responsiveness (temperature, pH, light).
  • Inclusion of enzyme-functionalized and 2D material-functionalized membranes.

Main Results:

  • Functionalized membranes offer smart-gating filtration for contaminant removal.
  • Responsive membranes provide self-cleaning antifouling surfaces.
  • Advances enable highly sensitive molecular detection and increased scalability.

Conclusions:

  • Functionalized membranes represent a significant advancement in materials science.
  • Responsive properties unlock new potential in filtration, sensing, and purification.
  • Continued research in fabrication and characterization will drive future innovation.