Hybrid cellulose triacetate membrane integrated with CdTe quantum dots@UiO-66-(COOH)2 MOF with enhanced performance for oil-water separation

Key Points

• Oil-water separation efficiency improved significantly through the integration of CdTe quantum dots and UiO-66 MOF.
• The hybrid membrane exhibited a marked increase in separation performance and stability under varying conditions.
• This analysis focuses on the design of a tailored cellulose triacetate membrane with embedded quantum dots for enhanced capabilities.
• Utilizing a novel MOF structure may enable more efficient filtration techniques in real-world applications.