A comprehensive review on polymer nanocomposite membranes for desalination and water remediation
Abstract
, ZnO, Ag), zeolites, and metal-organic frameworks. The influence of fabrication strategies, including phase inversion, electrospinning, and interfacial polymerization, on membrane structure-property relationships is systematically examined. While PNCMs demonstrate enhanced water permeability, selectivity, antifouling characteristics, and mechanical robustness compared to pristine membranes, their performance remains highly sensitive to nanofiller dispersion, interfacial compatibility, and structural stability. Key challenges, including nanoparticle agglomeration, long-term durability, and scalability constraints, are highlighted. Finally, future perspectives emphasize rational nanofiller design, controlled interface engineering, and scalable manufacturing approaches to enable the development of robust, high-performance membranes for sustainable water treatment.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Membrane Separation Technologies
Membrane-based Ion Separation Techniques
Nanopore and Nanochannel Transport Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Nanoscale
- Publisher
- Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
- Volume
- 18
- Issue
- 34
- Pages
- 18072–18105
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN