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ReviewAdvanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany)2026

Recent Advances in Zirconium-Based Metal-Organic Framework Membranes for Desalination.

Mao Fu, Hai-Tian Xia, You Wu, Sen Li, Ying Liu, Ya-Li Liu, Shi-Qiang Wang, Yingchao Dong

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Review in Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany), 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

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8 authors.

Mao FuSchool of Geography and Environmental Science, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang, PR China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-5703-8483
Hai-Tian XiaSchool of Geography and Environmental Science, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang, PR China.
You WuSchool of Geography and Environmental Science, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang, PR China.
Sen LiSchool of Geography and Environmental Science, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang, PR China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2571-8321
Ying LiuCollege of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai, China.
Ya-Li LiuResearch Center for Membrane and Film Technology, Kobe University, Kobe, Japan.
Shi-Qiang WangSingapore Membrane Technology Centre, Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1213-8317
Yingchao DongSchool of Science and Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen), Longgang, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.

Funding

A*STAR under the Manufacturing, Trade and Connectivity (MTC) Young Individual Research M24N8c0105CUHKSZ university development fund UDF01003350General Program of Shenzhen Natural Science Foundation JCYJ20240813113500002Guizhou Province Science and Technology Program Project [2025] 032Guizhou Provincial Science and Technology Projects [2024]448NSFC-RGC Joint Program of National Natural Science Foundation of China 52261160381Pengcheng-Peacock projectTalent Introduction Project of Guizhou Normal University 11904/0523009
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Zirconium-based metal-organic frameworks (Zr-MOFs) have emerged as promising desalination membrane materials owing to their exceptional chemical and hydrothermal stability, tunable nanoporous architectures, and versatile surface functionality. This review summarizes recent advances in Zr-MOF membranes for desalination, focusing on representative systems such as UiO-66 and its derivatives, MOF-801, MOF-808, and PCN-224. It highlights how framework chemistry, pore architecture, defect engineering, and membrane configuration collectively govern water transport and ion selectivity. Fabrication strategies are systematically discussed, covering both pure Zr-MOF membranes and mixed-matrix membranes (MMMs). Desalination performance is evaluated across various separation processes, including pressure-driven filtration, forward osmosis, and pervaporation. Finally, we discuss the molecular-level sieving mechanisms and outline future research directions toward the development next-generation materials for sustainable water desalination.

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Desalinationmembrane separationMOF membraneswater treatmentZr‐MOFs

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PMID41995112
PMCPMC13271612

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