journal article·2026-03Open access

Ionic Highways under Multivariate‐Coupled Strategies: Ultrahigh Power Generation from Industrial Waste Liquors Using Robust COF Membranes

Hongyan Qi, Weibo Sun, Jundong Zhong, Zhen Xing, Tingting Xu, Shuang Zhao, Haoyang Tan, Ziyi Hu, Hujun Qian, Yuchen Wu, Haibo Zhang, Jianxin Mu, Xuanbo Zhu, Lei Jiang

Advanced Science· Volume 13· Issue 16

Abstract

ABSTRACT Efficiently harvesting the intrinsic energy from low‐grade heat, acidity, and high salinity of desulfurization waste liquors is crucial for sustainable management, yet remains challenging due to the instability of conventional membranes under such extreme multi‐physics conditions. Herein, we report a high‐performance osmotic energy conversion device engineered via a multivariate coupling strategy. The core of this device is a robust membrane based on β‐ketoenamine‐linked covalent organic frameworks (COFs), featuring nanochannels functionalized with tailored stimuli‐responsive groups to dynamically regulate surface charge density. The β‐ketoenamine linkage endows exceptional membrane stability, enabling durable operation under coupled thermal, chemical, and electrochemical stresses. Experimental and computational studies demonstrate that the remarkable power enhancement stems not only from acid‐induced protonation that boosts charge density, but also from the utilization of low‐grade heat to accelerate ion transport. By simulating the multi‐physical field coupling in real waste liquors, the device achieves an ultrahigh power output of 258.81 W m − 2 , surpassing commercial benchmarks by 52‐fold. This COF membrane, with its exceptional permeability, selectivity, and stability, paves the way for high‐efficiency energy harvesting from hostile industrial environments.
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Research context

OpenAlex topics: Covalent Organic Framework Applications · Advanced battery technologies research · Fuel Cells and Related Materials

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Affiliations

National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Synthetic Technology of High‐Performance Polymer College of Chemistry Jilin University Changchun China

State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials Institute of Theoretical Chemistry College of Chemistry Jilin University Changchun China

International Center of Future Science College of Chemistry Jilin University Changchun China

CAS Key Laboratory of Bio‐inspired Materials and Interfacial Science Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing China

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China · Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities

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