From Molecules to Modules: Advanced Characterization of Membrane Systems

Yaguang Zhu; Austin J. Booth; Jamila G. Eatman; Min A. Kim; Yining Liu; Bidushi Sarkar; Bratin Sengupta; Xiaolin Yue; Chibueze V. Amanchukwu; Seth B. Darling; Jeffrey W. Elam; Paul Fenter; Chong Liu; Kelsey B. Hatzell

doi:10.1002/adma.202513056

From Molecules to Modules: Advanced Characterization of Membrane Systems

Yaguang Zhu, Austin J. Booth, Jamila G. Eatman, Min A. Kim, Yining Liu, Bidushi Sarkar, Bratin Sengupta, Xiaolin Yue, Chibueze V. Amanchukwu, Seth B. Darling, Jeffrey W. Elam, Paul Fenter, Chong Liu, Kelsey B. Hatzell

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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.

Original language	English (US)
Journal	Advanced Materials
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.202513056
State	Accepted/In press - 2025

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General Materials Science
Mechanics of Materials
Mechanical Engineering

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characterization
low-dimensional materials
membranes
synchrotrons

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