Zhenxing Wang

TL;DR: In this paper, a novel positively charged nanofiltration (NF) membrane has been facilely fabricated via a highly efficient one-step mussel-substance-simulated co-deposition of low-cost catechol and branched polyetheylenimine (PEI) onto substrates.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors summarized recent progress in mussel-inspired chemistry and its emerging applications in water remediation, including post-functionalization, co-deposition, and pre-modification, and highlighted the roles of mussel inspired surface coatings in filtration, adsorbing, and catalytic materials as well as the burgeoning area of photothermal distillation materials.

TL;DR: In this paper, asymmetric PVDF composite ultrafiltration (UF) membranes containing graphene oxides (GO) were prepared by using N-methyl pyrrolidone (NMP) as solvent and polyvinylpyrrodione (PVP) as the pore forming reagent.

TL;DR: Mussel-inspired, hybrid coatings formed in a facile manner via simultaneous polymerization of mussels-inspired dopamine and hydrolysis of commercial tetraethoxysilane in a single-step process may bridge the material-induced technology gap between academia and industry, which makes it promising for eco-friendly applications.

TL;DR: In this article, a review of UMS membranes is presented, highlighting the unique separation capabilities, theories underpinning UMS membrane fabrication, traditional polymeric materials and nanomaterials emerging on the horizon for advanced UMS fabrication and technical applications.