Record Selectivity of SO<sub>2</sub> by Molecularly Gated Sieving Membranes Having Cross-Scale Mechanically Interlocked Nanofibers.

Wang, Shao-Zhen; He, Xinjian; Wei, Xing-Hua; Zhu, Hong; Bao, Le; Wang, Yan; Huang, Zhuang; Chen, Xiaoyu et al. · Adv Mater · 2026

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

Achieving selective molecular sieving, efficient particulate filtration, and passive signal acquisition into an integrated flexible membrane signifies a pivotal advancement toward interactive sensing-protective application. Herein, we unravel cross-scale mechanically interlocked poly(lactic acid) (CSMI-PLA) nanofibrous membranes fabricated via primary hydrogen bonding through polydopamine adhesion and secondary coordinate bonding via heterogeneous metal-organic frameworks entanglement. This hierarchically interlocked interface design establishes robust connectivity across dimensional scales, endowing CSMI-PLA with exceptional mechanical resilience and long-term sensing-protective durability. Remarkably, the CSMI-PLA membranes simultaneously achieve >99.45% removal of PM<sub>0.3</sub> with an ultralow pressure drop of 120 Pa, a record sulfur dioxide/nitrogen (SO<sub>2</sub>/N<sub>2</sub>) selectivity of 37000, and a substantial SO<sub>2</sub> uptake of 10.6 mmol·g<sup>-</sup> <sup>1</sup>. Moreover, the CSMI-PLA membranes retain high functional integrity under multicomponent conditions while offering intrisical electroactivity that enables passive intelligent sensing. This work establishes a generalizable platform for engendering sensing-protective nanofibers, with promising implications for molecularly gated sieving and biodegradable self-adaptive wearables.