Tritium separation from aqueous effluents is notoriously difficult due to the nearly identical physicochemical properties of tritiated and light water. Herein, we present a chemically programmable, dual‐functional graphene oxide (GO) membrane for highly selective tritium removal under ambient conditions. By interfacially co‐assembling carboxyl‐ (─COOH) and sulfonic acid‐functionalized (─SO 3 H) GO, a mixed membrane (MIX) was constructed to synergistically regulate interfacial chemistry and nanoconfined transport. The MIX membrane delivers a single‐pass tritium removal efficiency exceeding 21% and a separation factor , while maintaining an exceptional water permeability (), significantly outperforming single‐functionalized counterparts. Mechanistic studies reveal that ─COOH domains drive the hydration‐assisted interfacial enrichment of tritiated water (HTO), whereas ─SO 3 H sites provide strong adsorption stabilization to facilitate reversible isotope exchange. Furthermore, operation‐induced interlayer expansion maximizes active site accessibility. This work demonstrates a cooperative strategy integrating interfacial chemistry and nanoconfinement engineering in 2D membranes, offering a low‐energy, high‐throughput platform for the remediation of tritiated radioactive wastewater.
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