(344g) Bioinspired Membranes and Membrane Processes

By mimicking the exceptional composition, structure, formation process and functions of natural materials, a variety of bioinspired membranes have been designed and fabricated using cell membrane, lotus, mussel, nacre, aquaporin as representative prototypes and biomineralization, bioadhesion, self-assembly as major methods. These membranes have exhibited fascinating properties and outstanding performances such as high permeability, multiple selectivity, superior stability. Meanwhile, these membranes have played critical roles in dealing with energy, environment and water stress. Bioinspiration, as the powerful platforms for sustainable innovation and exploitation of membrane science and technology, have great implications in developing novel membrane materials and intensifying diverse membrane processes. This presentation will give a brief overview about the preparations, applications as well as perspectives of bioinspired membranes.