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  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Separation Science

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  • Alkali metal ion separation is crucial for energy, environmental, and life science applications.
  • Two-dimensional (2D) materials offer potential for angstrom-scale channel membranes.
  • Existing laminated membranes exhibit low selectivity (<10) due to similar ion charges and hydrated sizes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a facile and scalable method for enhancing alkali metal ion selectivity in graphene oxide (GO) membranes.
  • To investigate the functionalization of GO laminates with cations and dimethylsiloxane (DMDMS) for improved ion discrimination.

Main Methods:

  • Functionalization of graphene oxide (GO) laminates via dual grafting of cations and dimethylsiloxane (DMDMS) molecules.
  • Fabrication of membranes with angstrom-scale channels for ion transport studies.

Main Results:

  • Achieved high selectivities of ~50 for Cs+/Li+ and ~20 for K+/Li+ ion pairs.
  • Demonstrated superior performance compared to many state-of-the-art laminated membranes.
  • Attributed enhanced selectivity to hydrophobic interactions and efficient electrostatic screening.

Conclusions:

  • The developed functionalization method offers a scalable approach for high-performance alkali metal ion sieving membranes.
  • The dual grafting strategy effectively overcomes limitations of traditional laminated membranes.
  • These advanced membranes hold promise for various technological applications requiring precise ion separation.