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Annual Review of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Volume 15, 2024

Three-Dimensional Morphology of Polymeric Membranes from Electron Tomography

Abstract

Recent advances in the water–energy landscape hinge upon our improved understanding of the complex morphology of materials involved in water treatment and energy production. Due to their versatility and tunability for applications ranging from drug delivery to fuel cells, polymeric systems will play a crucial role in shaping the future of water–energy nexus applications. Electron tomography (ET) stands as a transformative approach for elucidating the intricate structures inherent to polymers, offering unparalleled insights into their nanoscale architectures and functional properties in three dimensions. In particular, the various morphological and chemical characteristics of polymer membranes provide opportunities for perturbations to standard ET for the study of these systems. We discuss the applications of transmission electron microscopy in establishing structure–function relationships in polymeric membranes with an emphasis on traditional ET and cryogenic ET (cryo-ET). The synergy between ET and cryo-ET to unravel structural complexities and dynamic behaviors of polymer membranes holds immense potential in driving progress and innovation across frontiers related to water–energy nexus applications.

Keyword(s): cryogenic electron tomography, electron tomography, polymer membranes, transmission electron microscopy, water treatment
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Three-Dimensional Morphology of Polymeric Membranes from Electron Tomography
Annual Review of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering 15, 219 (2024); https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-chembioeng-100722-104623
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