From Molecules to Modules: Advanced Characterization of Membrane Systems
Membrane technologies can enhance the efficiency and selectivity of chemical separations in energy-water systems. Advanced characterization tools are critical for discerning separation mechanisms, revealing degradation processes, and designing novel materials and material systems for new and emerging challenges. The pursuit of next-generation membranes for water and energy applications requires understanding phenomena at the molecular scale, mesoscale, and macroscale. This perspective highlights advanced characterization techniques for elucidating and enhancing membrane performance, while addressing fundamental trade-offs involved in characterizing membranes under realistic conditions.
Authors
- Chibueze V. Amanchukwu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6573-1213)
- Seth B. Darling (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5461-6965)
- Austin J. Booth (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4065-3236)
- Jeffrey W. Elam (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5861-2996)
- Bidushi Sarkar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4783-3870)
- Bratin Sengupta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2694-5582)
- Jamila G. Eatman
- Paul Fenter (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6672-9748)
- Xiaolin Yue (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8351-9187)
- Yaguang Zhu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1522-4491)
- Kelsey B. Hatzell (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5222-7288)
- Chong Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4851-7888)
- Yining Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6487-7595)
- Myung‐Hee Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1340-435X)
Institutions
- Northwestern University (US)
- Argonne National Laboratory (US)
- Princeton University (US)
- University of Chicago (US)
- Northwestern University (PH)
- Department of Energy and Environment (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Advanced Materials
- Published
- 2025-09-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.202513056
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Membrane Separation Technologies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.63