High‑Density 1D Ionic Wire Arrays for Osmotic Energy Conversion (IMAGE)
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- Ultrahigh-Density 1D Ionic Wire Arrays. A high density (~1012 cm−2) of 1D ionic channels is achieved via self-assembly of a homopolymer, enabling simultaneous high ion selectivity and conductivity for efficient osmotic energy conversion.
- Anti-Swelling Membrane with Superior Performance. The membrane exhibits an ultrahigh ion-exchange capacity (~2.69 meq g−1) yet minimal swelling (<10%) due to hydrophobic alkyl shell protection, leading to a breakthrough power density of 40.5 W m⁻² under a 500-fold salinity gradient.
- Multifunctional Design with Antibacterial Properties. The imidazole-functionalized membrane not only enhances osmotic energy harvesting but also provides excellent antibacterial performance, offering a novel strategy for advanced separation membranes.
Credit
Jinlin Hao, Cuncai Lin, Min Zhao, Yilin Wang, Xingteng Ma, Lilong Gao*, Xin Sui*, Longcheng Gao*, Kunyan Sui*, Lei Jiang.
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