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Covalent organic framework (COF) membranes offer enhanced separation performance due to their tunable properties and robust structure. This review details fabrication methods and applications in gas, oil/water, and solvent separations.

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  • Membranes with tunable wettability, solvent resistance, and toughness are vital for separations.
  • Challenges include poor mechanical strength, chemical stability, and defects in conventional membranes.
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Purpose of the Study:

  • To review fabrication techniques for COF membranes.
  • To analyze the impact of fabrication methods on membrane thickness and performance.
  • To explore COF membrane applications in gas separation, oil/water separation, and organic solvent nanofiltration.

Main Methods:

  • Interfacial polymerization
  • Layer-by-layer assembly
  • In situ growth

Main Results:

  • Fabrication techniques significantly influence COF membrane thickness and separation performance.
  • COF membranes demonstrate potential in diverse separation applications.
  • Ordered structures and tunable pores of COFs enhance separation efficiency.

Conclusions:

  • COF membranes are promising for advanced separation technologies.
  • Further research into fabrication strategies can optimize performance.
  • Addressing challenges will enable wider adoption of COF membranes.