Biomass-derived modifiers customize polymeric nanofiltration membranes for enhanced lithium/magnesium ion selectivity

Key Points

• Enhanced lithium and magnesium ion selectivity is achieved through the use of biomass-derived modifiers.
• Ion selectivity improved by 30% compared to conventional polymer membranes.
• Analysis of polymeric membranes with modifiers demonstrates significant performance gains in ion filtration.
• This approach highlights the environmental benefits of using biomass while improving membrane efficiency.