pH fine-tuned physicochemical characters and separation performance of layer-by-layer nanofiltration membranes

Key Points

• Layer-by-layer nanofiltration membranes exhibit improved separation performance at optimized pH levels, enhancing efficiency.
• Key metrics include enhanced rejection rates for solutes, with notable increases observed up to 85% under specific conditions.
• Assessment of physicochemical characters indicates that pH significantly influences both the structure and function of membranes.
• These findings highlight the potential for targeted pH adjustments to improve nanofiltration applications across various industries.