journal article·2026-01Open access

Superwettable‐Membrane‐Assisted Extraction and Separation as a General Method for Removal of Organic Pollutants From Water

Deqi Wang, Ting Zhang, Fan Min, Yifeng Gao, Jiaming Zhu, Ganhua Xie, Zonglin Chu

Advanced Science· Volume 13· Issue 2

Abstract

Abstract Freshwater scarcity has emerged as a critical global challenge, driven by widespread water contamination from organic pollutants. Consequently, the development of simple, large‐scale, and environmentally benign treatment technologies for eliminating the organic pollutants is highly desirable. Here, an integrated in situ extraction approach coupled with superwettable membrane separation is introduced, enabling efficient and streamlined removal of organic pollutants from water. After being treated with this novel technology, the residual organic pollutants are < 1.5 ppm with a removal efficiency > 95.5% and a total organic carbon (TOC) < 40 ppm. By circumventing the operational complexity and contamination risks associated with conventional methods, the strategy offers a promising and scalable solution for advanced wastewater treatment.
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OpenAlex topics: Analytical chemistry methods development · Extraction and Separation Processes · Membrane Separation Technologies

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Affiliations

Key Laboratory of Chemo and Biosensing College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Hunan University Changsha 410082 P. R. China

College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Shangqiu Normal University Shangqiu 476000 P.R. China

Greater Bay Area Institute for Innovation Hunan University Guangzhou 511300 P. R. China

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China

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