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To improve the water flux and antifouling properties of PES membranes through a bimetallic polyphenol network.

May 29, 2026PolymersOpen Access

Enhancing the Water Flux and Antifouling Properties of PES Membranes via the Construction of a Bimetallic Polyphenol Network

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Randomized trial demonstrates improved water permeability and antifouling in PES membranes, suggesting enhanced filtration performance.

To improve the water flux and antifouling properties of PES membranes through a bimetallic polyphenol network.
In situ construction of bimetallic polyphenol networks (BMPNs) in PES membranes.
Incorporation of tannic acid and silver metal-organic frameworks (Ag-MOFs) for enhanced properties.
Evaluation of mechanical integrity, water permeability, and protein rejection characteristics.
Achieved a water permeability of 593.4 L m−2 h−1 bar−1, 1.77-fold higher than pristine PES control.
Maintained a BSA rejection rate of 96.5%.
Demonstrated enhanced antibacterial activity and reduced nonspecific protein adhesion.

Lin et al. (2026) studied this question.

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