Liquid crystals have been intensively studied as functional materials. Recently, integration of
various disciplines has led to new directions in the design of functional liquid‐crystalline …

Modern technology relies on an undisrupted supply of metals, yet many metals have limited
geological deposits. Recovering metals from wastewater and brine could augment metal …

Membrane consisting of ordered sub-nanochannels has been pursued in ion separation
technology to achieve applications including desalination, environment management, and …

Highly permeable polyamide (PA) membrane capable of precise ionic sieving can be
utilized for many energy-efficient chemical separations. To fulfill this target, it is crucial to …

Polyester nanofiltration membranes highlight beneficial chlorine resistance, but their loose
structures and negative charge result in poor cations retention precluding advanced use in …

Constructing nanolaminate membranes made of two-dimensional graphene oxide
nanosheets has gained enormous interest in recent decades. However, a key challenge …

Synthetic membranes featuring confined nanostructures have emerged as a prominent
category of leading materials that can selectively separate target ions from complex water …

Battery is essential parts of an electric and hybrid electric vehicle. Good amount of heat is
generated by charging and discharging actions. For maximum efficiency, reliability of utmost …

Nanofiltration (NF) has the potential to achieve precise ion–ion separation at the
subnanometer scale, which is necessary for resource recovery and a circular water …

Mono-/multivalent ion-selective separation has become a common requirement at the water-
energy nexus, including energy storage and conversion, water purification, and sustainable …