Membranes have been extensively studied and applied in various fields owing to their high
energy efficiency and small environmental impact. Further conferring membranes with …

Bioinspired smart asymmetric nanochannel membranes (BSANM) have been explored
extensively to achieve the delicate ionic transport functions comparable to those of living …

Aqueous two-phase system features with ultralow interfacial tension and thick interfacial
region, affording unique confined space for membrane assembly. Here, for the first time, an …

Functionally graded porous (FGP) nanocomposites are the most promising materials among
the manufacturing and materials sector due to their adjustable physical, mechanical, and …

Porosity can be viewed as a profound concept that helps us to understand nature and create
advanced structures. There are some interesting examples in nature, such as hollow …

Recent advances in polymer synthesis have significantly enhanced the ability to rationally
design block copolymers with tailored functionality. The self‐assembly of these …

The development of novel polymer membranes is a fascinating and challenging field in
materials science and technology, as both the chemical composition and the processing …

Block copolymers are known for their intricate morphology. We review the state of the art of
block copolymer membranes and discuss perspectives in this field. The main focus is on …

The developments in membranes based on tailored block copolymers are reported with an
emphasis on isoporous membranes. These membranes can be prepared in different …

Stimuli‐responsive polymers have received tremendous attention from scientists and
engineers for several decades due to the wide applications of these smart materials in …