A robust COF@MXene membrane for ultra-high flux of water-in-oil emulsion separation

A facile covalent assembly strategy is proposed for the preparation of superhydrophobic COF-stabilized MXene separation membranes. Ultra-high separation fluxes of up to 54 280 L m −2 h −1 and 643 200 L m −2 h −1 bar −1 are obtained for emulsified water-in-oil mixtures by adopting gravity and external pressure, respectively. Moreover, the challenges of easy swelling and oxidation properties of MXene have been effectively overcome via the COF-stabilized mechanism. Herein, robust COF@MXene separation membranes were prepared for ultra-high flux emulsion separation.