Surface Charge Modification on 2D Nanofluidic Membrane for Regulating Ion Transport

• Published in: Advanced functional materials 2023-01, Vol.33 (4), p.n/a
• Main Authors: Xie, Linhan, Tang, Jiadong, Qin, Runan, Zhang, Qianqian, Liu, Jingbing, Jin, Yuhong, Wang, Hao
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: 2D nanofluidic membranes; concentration cells; Fluidics; Indoor environments; ion regulation; Ion transport; Materials science; Membranes; Nanochannels; Nanofluids; Principles; Surface charge; surface charge modifications; Water treatment
• ISSN: 1616-301X; 1616-3028
• DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202208959

2D nanofluidic membranes are capable of regulating ion transport toward various applications concerning energy and environment, which is primarily contributed by the excess charge on the interior surface of narrow nanoscale pores. However, there is still a lack of comprehensive summaries and discussions on the surface charge modification principles and strategies of 2D nanofluidic membranes, as well as the practical applications of charge‐modified 2D nanofluidic membranes for regulating ion transport. In this review, the surface charge modification principles and charge modification methods of 2D nanofluidic membranes are first introduced in detail, which is of great significance for improving the ion regulation capability of membranes and realizing the design of nanochannel materials. Next, recent advances in the two typical applications of concentration cells and water treatment based on charge‐modified 2D nanofluidic membranes are summarized. Finally, some challenges and prospects related to charge‐modified 2D nanofluidic membranes are discussed to indicate directions for future research in this field. It is anticipated that this review will provide valuable strategies for the development of high‐performance charge‐modified 2D nanofluidic membranes toward energy and environment applications. Surface charge plays key roles in regulating ionic transport within 2D nanofluidic membranes toward various applications involving energy and environment. This review introduces the surface charge modification principles and strategies of 2D nanofluidic membranes for the first time, which are of great significance for improving the ion regulation capability of membranes and realizing material design based on biomimetic nanochannels.