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Light-responsive and ultrapermeable two-dimensional metal-organic framework membrane for efficient ionic energy harvesting

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  • Jin Wang

    (Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology)

  • Zeyuan Song

    (Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology)

  • Miaolu He

    (Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology)

  • Yongchao Qian

    (Chinese Academy of Sciences)

  • Di Wang

    (Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology)

  • Zheng Cui

    (Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology)

  • Yuan Feng

    (Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology)

  • Shangzhen Li

    (Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology)

  • Bo Huang

    (Xi’an Jiaotong University)

  • Xiangyu Kong

    (Chinese Academy of Sciences)

  • Jinming Han

    (Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology)

  • Lei Wang

    (Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology)

Abstract

Nanofluidic membranes offer exceptional promise for osmotic energy conversion, but the challenge of balancing ionic selectivity and permeability persists. Here, we present a bionic nanofluidic system based on two-dimensional (2D) copper tetra-(4-carboxyphenyl) porphyrin framework (Cu-TCPP). The inherent nanoporous structure and horizontal interlayer channels endow the Cu-TCPP membrane with ultrahigh ion permeability and allow for a power density of 16.64 W m−2, surpassing state of-the-art nanochannel membranes. Moreover, leveraging the photo-thermal property of Cu-TCPP, light-controlled ion active transport is realized even under natural sunlight. By combining solar energy with salinity gradient, the driving force for ion transport is reinforced, leading to further improvements in energy conversion performance. Notably, light could even eliminate the need for salinity gradient, achieving a power density of 0.82 W m−2 in a symmetric solution system. Our work introduces a new perspective on developing advanced membranes for solar/ionic energy conversion and extends the concept of salinity energy to a notion of ionic energy.

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  • Jin Wang & Zeyuan Song & Miaolu He & Yongchao Qian & Di Wang & Zheng Cui & Yuan Feng & Shangzhen Li & Bo Huang & Xiangyu Kong & Jinming Han & Lei Wang, 2024. "Light-responsive and ultrapermeable two-dimensional metal-organic framework membrane for efficient ionic energy harvesting," Nature Communications, Nature, vol. 15(1), pages 1-13, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:natcom:v:15:y:2024:i:1:d:10.1038_s41467-024-46439-w
    DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-46439-w
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