A Hierarchical Molecular Encapsulation Strategy for Sustainable High-Performance Organic Solvent Nanofiltration Membranes

Mei-Ling Liu; Zhong-Hui Lin; An-Kang Li; Nadhita Chanchaona; Ming-Jian Tang; Zheng-Jun Fu; Cher Hon Lau; Shi-Peng Sun; Weihong Xing

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A Hierarchical Molecular Encapsulation Strategy for Sustainable High-Performance Organic Solvent Nanofiltration Membranes

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Mei-Ling Liu, Zhong-Hui Lin, An-Kang Li, Nadhita Chanchaona, Ming-Jian Tang, Zheng-Jun Fu, Cher Hon Lau, Shi-Peng Sun, Weihong Xing. A Hierarchical Molecular Encapsulation Strategy for Sustainable High-Performance Organic Solvent Nanofiltration Membranes. Engineering 202604015 DOI:10.1016/j.eng.2026.04.015

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