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2023
73 Fang, C., Garcia-Rodriguez, O., Shang, C., Imbrogno, J., Swenson, T. M., Lefebvre, O., & Zhang, S. (2023). An omniphobic membrane with macro-corrugation for the treatment of real pharmaceutical wastewater via membrane distillation. Journal of Membrane Science, 676. doi:10.1016/j.memsci.2023.121582
72 Shang, C., Zhang, T., Lee, J. Y., & Zhang, S. (2023). Salt rejection and scaling on non-conductive membranes in direct- and alternating-current electric fields. Journal of Membrane Science, 675. doi:10.1016/j.memsci.2023.121549
71 Zhao, C., Zhang, Y., Jia, Y., Li, B., Tang, W., Shang, C., . . . Zhang, S. (2023). Polyamide membranes with nanoscale ordered structures for fast permeation and highly selective ion-ion separation. NATURE COMMUNICATIONS, 14(1), 9 pages. doi:10.1038/s41467-023-36848-8

2022
70 Deng, H., Luo, Z., Imbrogno, J., Swenson, T. M., Jiang, Z., Wang, X., & Zhang, S. (2022). Machine Learning Guided Polyamide Membrane with Exceptional Solute-Solute Selectivity and Permeance. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, 10 pages. doi:10.1021/acs.est.2c05571
69 Zhang, S., Zhang, R., Li, R., Zhang, Z., Li, Y., Deng, H., . . . Jiang, Z. (2022). Guanidyl-incorporated nanofiltration membranes toward superior Li+/Mg2+ selectivity under weakly alkaline environment. JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE, 663, 9 pages. doi:10.1016/j.memsci.2022.121063
68 Ding, Q., Zhang, Z., Liu, Y., Chai, K., Krishna, R., & Zhang, S. (2022). One‐Step Ethylene Purification from Ternary Mixtures in a Metal–Organic Framework with Customized Pore Chemistry and Shape. Angewandte Chemie, 134(35). doi:10.1002/ange.202208134
67 Lu, Y., Liu, W., Wang, K., & Zhang, S. (2022). Electropolymerized thin films with a microporous architecture enabling molecular sieving in harsh organic solvents under high temperature. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A, 10(37), 20101-20110. doi:10.1039/d2ta02178a
66 Shang, C., Xia, J., Sun, L., Lipscomb, G. G., & Zhang, S. (2022). Concentration polarization on surface patterned membranes. AICHE JOURNAL, 68(12), 15 pages. doi:10.1002/aic.17832
65 Ding, Q., Zhang, Z., Liu, Y., Chai, K., Krishna, R., & Zhang, S. (2022). One-Step Ethylene Purification from Ternary Mixtures in a Metal-Organic Framework with Customized Pore Chemistry and Shape. ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION, 61(35), 7 pages. doi:10.1002/anie.202208134
64 Ding, Q., & Zhang, S. (2022). Recent Advances in the Development of Metal-Organic Frameworks for Propylene and Propane Separation. ENERGY & FUELS, 36(14), 7337-7361. doi:10.1021/acs.energyfuels.2c01427
63 Guan, J., Huang, T., Liu, W., Feng, F., Japip, S., Li, J., . . . Zhang, S. (2022). Design and prediction of metal organic framework-based mixed matrix membranes for CO2 capture via machine learning. CELL REPORTS PHYSICAL SCIENCE, 3(5), 17 pages. doi:10.1016/j.xcrp.2022.100864
62 Zhang, S., Shen, L., Deng, H., Liu, Q., You, X., Yuan, J., . . . Zhang, S. (2022). Ultrathin Membranes for Separations: A New Era Driven by Advanced Nanotechnology. ADVANCED MATERIALS, 34(21), 36 pages. doi:10.1002/adma.202108457
61 Guan, J., Lu, Y., Du, L., Liang, C., Wu, J., Li, D., & Zhang, S. (2022). An Aromatic Fluoropolymer for Hydrogen Separation from Hydrocarbons. MACROMOLECULAR RAPID COMMUNICATIONS, 43(6), 6 pages. doi:10.1002/marc.202100796
60 Liu, M., Nothling, M. D. D., Zhang, S., Fu, Q., & Qiao, G. G. G. (2022). Thin film composite membranes for postcombustion carbon capture: Polymers and beyond. PROGRESS IN POLYMER SCIENCE, 126, 40 pages. doi:10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2022.101504
59 Yin, H., Xu, M., Luo, Z., Bi, X., Li, J., Zhang, S., & Wang, X. (2022). Machine learning for membrane design and discovery. Green Energy and Environment. doi:10.1016/j.gee.2022.12.001

2021
58 Lu, Y., Zhang, L., Shen, L., Liu, W., Karnik, R., & Zhang, S. (2021). Monolayer graphene membranes for molecular separation in high-temperature harsh organic solvents. PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 118(37), 9 pages. doi:10.1073/pnas.2111360118|1of9
57 Shen, L., Shi, Q., Zhang, S., Gao, J., Cheng, D. C., Yi, M., . . . Zhang, S. (2021). Highly porous nanofiber-supported monolayer graphene membranes for ultrafast organic solvent nanofiltration. SCIENCE ADVANCES, 7(37), 10 pages. doi:10.1126/sciadv.abg6263
56 Feng, F., Liang, C. -Z., Wu, J., Weber, M., Maletzko, C., Zhang, S., & Chung, T. -S. (2021). Polyphenylsulfone (PPSU)-Based Copolymeric Membranes: Effects of Chemical Structure and Content on Gas Permeation and Separation. POLYMERS, 13(16), 15 pages. doi:10.3390/polym13162745
55 Koh, K. Y., Chen, Z., Zhang, S., & Chen, J. P. (2021). Cost-effective phosphorus removal from aqueous solution by a chitosan/ lanthanum hydrogel bead: Material development, characterization of uptake process and investigation of mechanisms. CHEMOSPHERE, 286, 10 pages. doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.131458
54 Koh, K. Y., Zhang, S., & Chen, J. P. (2021). Incorporation of lanthanum particles to polyethersulfone ultrafiltration membrane for specific phosphorus uptake: Method comparison and performance assessment. JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE, 601, 242-253. doi:10.1016/j.jcis.2021.05.020
53 Li, F., Liu, T. D., Xie, S., Guan, J., & Zhang, S. (2021). 2D Metal-Organic Framework-Based Thin-Film Nanocomposite Membranes for Reverse Osmosis and Organic Solvent Nanofiltration. CHEMSUSCHEM, 14(11), 2452-2460. doi:10.1002/cssc.202100335
52 Li, F., Fang, C., Liu, W., Yang, L., Guo, B., & Zhang, S. (2021). High recovery, energy efficient wastewater desalination. JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE, 631, 9 pages. doi:10.1016/j.memsci.2021.119317
51 Zhao, Y., Zhang, Y., Li, F., Bai, Y., Pan, Y., Ma, J., . . . Shao, L. (2021). Ultra-robust superwetting hierarchical membranes constructed by coordination complex networks for oily water treatment. JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE, 627, 9 pages. doi:10.1016/j.memsci.2021.119234
50 Jiang, X., He, S., Han, G., Long, J., Li, S., Lau, C. H., . . . Shao, L. (2021). Aqueous One-Step Modulation for Synthesizing Monodispersed ZIF-8 Nanocrystals for Mixed-Matrix Membrane. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES, 13(9), 11296-11305. doi:10.1021/acsami.0c22910
49 Lu, Y., Liu, W., Liu, J., Li, X., & Zhang, S. (2021). A review on 2D porous organic polymers for membrane-based separations: Processing and engineering of transport channels. Advanced Membranes, 1. doi:10.1016/j.advmem.2021.100014

2020
48 Guo, B. -Y., Li, F., Japip, S., Yang, L., Shang, C., & Zhang, S. (2020). Double Cross-Linked POSS-Containing Thin Film Nanocomposite Hollow Fiber Membranes for Brackish Water Desalination via Reverse Osmosis. INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH, 59(51), 22272-22280. doi:10.1021/acs.iecr.0c05191
47 Shang, C., Wang, L., Xia, J., & Zhang, S. (2020). Macropatterning of Microcrumpled Nanofiltration Membranes by Spacer Imprinting for Low-Scaling Desalination. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, 54(23), 15527-15533. doi:10.1021/acs.est.0c05779
46 Zhang, S., Lin, S., Zhao, X., & Karnik, R. (2020). Thermodynamic analysis and material design to enhance chemo-mechanical coupling in hydrogels for energy harvesting from salinity gradients. JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS, 128(4), 21 pages. doi:10.1063/5.0013357
45 Yeo, C. S. H., Xie, Q., Wang, X., & Zhang, S. (2020). Understanding and optimization of thin film nanocomposite membranes for reverse osmosis with machine learning. JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE, 606, 11 pages. doi:10.1016/j.memsci.2020.118135
44 Shang, C., Pranantyo, D., & Zhang, S. (2020). Understanding the Roughness-Fouling Relationship in Reverse Osmosis: Mechanism and Implications. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, 54(8), 5288-5296. doi:10.1021/acs.est.0c00535
43 Koh, K. Y., Zhang, S., & Chen, J. P. (2020). Improvement of Ultrafiltration for Treatment of Phosphorus-Containing Water by a Lanthanum-Modified Aminated Polyacrylonitrile Membrane. ACS OMEGA, 5(13), 7170-7181. doi:10.1021/acsomega.9b03573
42 Liu, W., Jiang, S. -D., Yan, Y., Wang, W., Li, J., Leng, K., . . . Loh, K. P. (2020). A solution-processable and ultra-permeable conjugated microporous thermoset for selective hydrogen separation. NATURE COMMUNICATIONS, 11(1), 8 pages. doi:10.1038/s41467-020-15503-6
41 Koh, K. Y., Zhang, S., & Chen, J. P. (2020). Hydrothermally synthesized lanthanum carbonate nanorod for adsorption of phosphorus: Material synthesis and optimization, and demonstration of excellent performance. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL, 380, 13 pages. doi:10.1016/j.cej.2019.122153

2019
40 Zhang, Y., Yang, L., Pramoda, K. P., Gai, W., & Zhang, S. (2019). Highly permeable and fouling-resistant hollow fiber membranes for reverse osmosis. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE, 207, 903-910. doi:10.1016/j.ces.2019.07.014
39 Jiang, S. -D., Koh, A. Y. K., Chong, K. H., & Zhang, S. (2019). Opening organic solvent pathways by molybdenum disulfide in mixed matrix membranes for molecular separation. JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE, 585, 60-66. doi:10.1016/j.memsci.2019.05.021
38 Guo, B. -Y., Jiang, S. -D., Tang, M. -J., Li, K., Sun, S., Chen, P. -Y., & Zhang, S. (2019). MoS2 Membranes for Organic Solvent Nanofiltration: Stability and Structural Control. JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS, 10(16), 4609-4617. doi:10.1021/acs.jpclett.9b01780
37 Li, J. L., Zhang, Y., Zhang, S., Liu, M., Li, X., & Cai, T. (2019). Hyperbranched poly(ionic liquid) functionalized poly(ether sulfone) membranes as healable antifouling coatings for osmotic power generation. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A, 7(14), 8167-8176. doi:10.1039/c8ta10484k
36 Liu, M. -L., Guo, J. -L., Japip, S., Jia, T. -Z., Shao, D. -D., Zhang, S., . . . Sun, S. -P. (2019). One-step enhancement of solvent transport, stability and photocatalytic properties of graphene oxide/polyimide membranes with multifunctional cross-linkers. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A, 7(7), 3170-3178. doi:10.1039/c8ta11372f
35 Xiong, S., Xu, S., Zhang, S., Phommachanh, A., & Wang, Y. (2019). Highly permeable and antifouling TFC FO membrane prepared with CD-EDA monomer for protein enrichment. JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE, 572, 281-290. doi:10.1016/j.memsci.2018.11.012

2018
34 Kidambi, P. R., Nguyen, G. D., Zhang, S., Chen, Q., Kong, D., Warner, J., . . . Karnik, R. (2018). Facile Fabrication of Large-Area Atomically Thin Membranes by Direct Synthesis of Graphene with Nanoscale Porosity. ADVANCED MATERIALS, 30(49), 10 pages. doi:10.1002/adma.201804977
33 Cheng, Y., Ying, Y., Japip, S., Jiang, S. -D., Chung, T. -S., Zhang, S., & Zhao, D. (2018). Advanced Porous Materials in Mixed Matrix Membranes. ADVANCED MATERIALS, 30(47), 20 pages. doi:10.1002/adma.201802401
32 Deng, W., Wang, Y., Zhang, S., Gupta, K. M., Hulsey, M. J., Asakura, H., . . . Yan, N. (2018). Catalytic amino acid production from biomass-derived intermediates. PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 115(20), 5093-5098. doi:10.1073/pnas.1800272115
31 Kidambi, P. R., Mariappan, D. D., Dee, N. T., Vyatskikh, A., Zhang, S., Karnik, R., & Hart, A. J. (2018). A Scalable Route to Nanoporous Large-Area Atomically Thin Graphene Membranes by Roll-to-Roll Chemical Vapor Deposition and Polymer Support Casting. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES, 10(12), 10369-10378. doi:10.1021/acsami.8b00846

Before 2018
30 Qiu, G., Zhang, S., Shankari, D., Raghavan, S., Das, S., & Ting, Y. -P. (2016). The potential of hybrid forward osmosis membrane bioreactor (FOMBR) processes in achieving high throughput treatment of municipal wastewater with enhanced phosphorus recovery. WATER RESEARCH, 105, 370-382. doi:10.1016/j.watres.2016.09.017
29 Qiu, G., Zhang, S., Raghavan, D. S. S., Das, S., & Ting, Y. -P. (2016). Towards high through-put biological treatment of municipal wastewater and enhanced phosphorus recovery using a hybrid microfiltration-forward osmosis membrane bioreactor with hydraulic retention time in sub-hour level. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY, 219, 298-310. doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2016.07.126
28 Zhang, Y., Zhang, S., Gao, J., & Chung, T. -S. (2016). Layer-by-layer construction of graphene oxide (GO) framework composite membranes for highly efficient heavy metal removal. JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE, 515, 230-237. doi:10.1016/j.memsci.2016.05.035
27 Zhang, S., & Chung, T. -S. (2016). Osmotic power production from seawater brine by hollow fiber membrane modules: Net power output and optimum operating conditions. AICHE JOURNAL, 62(4), 1216-1225. doi:10.1002/aic.15109
26 Zhang, S., Zhang, Y., & Chung, T. -S. (2016). Facile Preparation of Antifouling Hollow Fiber Membranes for Sustainable Osmotic Power Generation. ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING, 4(3), 1154-1160. doi:10.1021/acssuschemeng.5b01228
25 Wei, R., Zhang, S., Cui, Y., Ong, R. C., Chung, T. -S., Helmer, B. J., & de Wit, J. S. (2015). Highly permeable forward osmosis (FO) membranes for high osmotic pressure but viscous draw solutes. JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE, 496, 132-141. doi:10.1016/j.memsci.2015.08.054
24 Han, G., Zhang, S., Li, X., & Chung, T. -S. (2015). Progress in pressure retarded osmosis (PRO) membranes for osmotic power generation. PROGRESS IN POLYMER SCIENCE, 51, 1-27. doi:10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2015.04.005
23 Fu, F. -J., Zhang, S., & Chung, T. -S. (2015). Sandwich-structured hollow fiber membranes for osmotic power generation. DESALINATION, 376, 73-81. doi:10.1016/j.desal.2015.08.018
22 Zhang, Y., Zhang, S., & Chung, T. -S. (2015). Nanometric Graphene Oxide Framework Membranes with Enhanced Heavy Metal Removal via Nanofiltration. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, 49(16), 10235-10242. doi:10.1021/acs.est.5b02086
21 Zhu, W. -P., Gao, J., Sun, S. -P., Zhang, S., & Chung, T. -S. (2015). Poly(amidoamine) dendrimer (PAMAM) grafted on thin film composite (TFC) nanofiltration (NF) hollow fiber membranes for heavy metal removal. JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE, 487, 117-126. doi:10.1016/j.memsci.2015.03.033
20 Zhang, S., Peh, M. H., Thong, Z., & Chung, T. -S. (2015). Thin Film Interfacial Cross-Linking Approach To Fabricate a Chitosan Rejecting Layer over Poly(ether sulfone) Support for Heavy Metal Removal. INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH, 54(1), 472-479. doi:10.1021/ie503809c
19 Fu, F. -J., Sun, S. -P., Zhang, S., & Chung, T. -S. (2014). Pressure retarded osmosis dual-layer hollow fiber membranes developed by co-casting method and ammonium persulfate (APS) treatment. JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE, 469, 488-498. doi:10.1016/j.memsci.2014.05.063
18 Luo, L., Wang, P., Zhang, S., Han, G., & Chung, T. -S. (2014). Novel thin-film composite tri-bore hollow fiber membrane fabrication for forward osmosis. JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE, 461, 28-38. doi:10.1016/j.memsci.2014.03.007
17 Zhang, S., Wang, P., Fu, X., & Chung, T. -S. (2014). Sustainable water recovery from oily wastewater via forward osmosis-membrane distillation (FO-MD). WATER RESEARCH, 52, 112-121. doi:10.1016/j.watres.2013.12.044
16 Zhang, S., Sukitpaneenit, P., & Chung, T. -S. (2014). Design of robust hollow fiber membranes with high power density for osmotic energy production. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL, 241, 457-465. doi:10.1016/j.cej.2013.10.063
15 Fu, F. -J., Zhang, S., Sun, S. -P., Wang, K. -Y., & Chung, T. -S. (2013). POSS-containing delamination-free dual-layer hollow fiber membranes for forward osmosis and osmotic power generation. JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE, 443, 144-155. doi:10.1016/j.memsci.2013.04.050
14 Zhang, S., Qiu, G., Ting, Y. P., & Chung, T. -S. (2013). Silver-PEGylated dendrimer nanocomposite coating for anti-fouling thin film composite membranes for water treatment. COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS, 436, 207-214. doi:10.1016/j.colsurfa.2013.06.027
13 Zhang, S., & Chung, T. -S. (2013). Minimizing the Instant and Accumulative Effects of Salt Permeability to Sustain Ultrahigh Osmotic Power Density. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, 47(17), 10085-10092. doi:10.1021/es402690v
12 Han, G., Zhang, S., Li, X., & Chung, T. -S. (2013). High performance thin film composite pressure retarded osmosis (PRO) membranes for renewable salinity-gradient energy generation. JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE, 440, 108-121. doi:10.1016/j.memsci.2013.04.001
11 Li, X., Zhang, S., Fu, F., & Chung, T. -S. (2013). Deformation and reinforcement of thin-film composite (TFC) polyamide-imide (PAI) membranes for osmotic power generation. JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE, 434, 204-217. doi:10.1016/j.memsci.2013.01.049
10 Zhang, S., Fu, F., & Chung, T. -S. (2013). Substrate modifications and alcohol treatment on thin film composite membranes for osmotic power. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE, 87, 40-50. doi:10.1016/j.ces.2012.09.014
9 Han, G., Zhang, S., Li, X., Widjojo, N., & Chung, T. -S. (2012). Thin film composite forward osmosis membranes based on polydopamine modified polysulfone substrates with enhancements in both water flux and salt rejection. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE, 80, 219-231. doi:10.1016/j.ces.2012.05.033
8 Su, J., Zhang, S., Ling, M. M., & Chung, T. -S. (2012). Forward osmosis: an emerging technology for sustainable supply of clean water. CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY, 14(4), 507-511. doi:10.1007/s10098-012-0486-1
7 Zhang, S., Zhang, R., Jean, Y. C., Paul, D. R., & Chung, T. -S. (2012). Cellulose esters for forward osmosis: Characterization of water and salt transport properties and free volume. POLYMER, 53(13), 2664-2672. doi:10.1016/j.polymer.2012.04.024
6 Chung, T. -S., Zhang, S., Wang, K. Y., Su, J., & Ling, M. M. (2012). Forward osmosis processes: Yesterday, today and tomorrow. DESALINATION, 287, 78-81. doi:10.1016/j.desal.2010.12.019
5 Jiang, T., Wang, L., Zhang, S., Sun, P. -C., Ding, C. -F., Chu, Y. -Q., & Zhou, P. (2011). Interaction of curcumin with Al(III) and its complex structures based on experiments and theoretical calculations. Journal of Molecular Structure, 1004(1-3), 163-173. doi:10.1016/j.molstruc.2011.07.059
4 Zhang, S., Wang, K. Y., Chung, T. -S., Jean, Y. C., & Chen, H. (2011). Molecular design of the cellulose ester-based forward osmosis membranes for desalination. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE, 66(9), 2008-2018. doi:10.1016/j.ces.2011.02.002
3 Zhao, X. -Z., Jiang, T., Wang, L., Yang, H., Zhang, S., & Zhou, P. (2010). Interaction of curcumin with Zn(II) and Cu(II) ions based on experiment and theoretical calculation. Journal of Molecular Structure, 984(1-3), 316-325. doi:10.1016/j.molstruc.2010.09.049
2 Su, J., Zhang, S., Chen, H., Chen, H., Jean, Y. C., & Chung, T. -S. (2010). Effects of annealing on the microstructure and performance of cellulose acetate membranes for pressure-retarded osmosis processes. JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE, 364(1-2), 344-353. doi:10.1016/j.memsci.2010.08.034
1 Zhang, S., Wang, K. Y., Chung, T. -S., Chen, H., Jean, Y. C., & Amy, G. (2010). Well-constructed cellulose acetate membranes for forward osmosis: Minimized internal concentration polarization with an ultra-thin selective layer. JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE, 360(1-2), 522-535. doi:10.1016/j.memsci.2010.05.056

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