Ultrastable ceramic-based metal–organic framework membranes with missing linkers for robust desalination
Dong Y, Lyu Q, Lin L, Violet C, Lin B, Han Y, Tang C, Yu H, Elimelech M. Ultrastable ceramic-based metal–organic framework membranes with missing linkers for robust desalination. Nature Water 2024, 2: 464-474. DOI: 10.1038/s44221-024-00218-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHigh-performance desalination membranesPolymeric membranesWater treatment applicationsMetal–organic framework membranesMissing-linker defectsUiO-66 membraneDesalination membranesLow energy barrierMolecular simulation resultsHarsh chemical conditionsMissing linkersUiO-66Water clustersIndustrial wastewater treatmentEnergy barrierIncreased water fluxDesalination performanceDesalination applicationsTreatment applicationsAlkaline conditionsNanoporous membranesInsufficient stabilityWastewater treatmentPore sizeSimulation results