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ReviewChemical record (New York, N.Y.)2026

A Review on Polymer-Quantum Dots Nanocomposite Membrane and Its Multifunctional Applications.

Sayan Ganguly, Poushali Das, Tushar Kanti Das

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Review in Chemical record (New York, N.Y.), 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Sayan GangulyDepartment of Chemistry, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7846-6677
Poushali DasDepartment of Chemistry, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan, Israel.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0353-4396
Tushar Kanti DasInstitute of Physics-Centre for Science and Education, Silesian University of Technology, Katowice, Poland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1879-5799

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Polymer-quantum dot (QD) nanocomposite membranes represent a new class of advanced separationmaterials that extend the functionality of conventional polymer membranes beyond passive transport. Incorporating QDs with controlled size, composition, and surface chemistry enables simultaneous enhancement of permeability, selectivity, and stability, while introducing active features such as antifouling, antimicrobial activity, photocatalytic self-cleaning, and chemical sensing. This review summarizes recent progress in polymer-QD membranes, focusing on how structural design and interfacial engineering dictate multifunctional performance. Major QD categories carbon-based, semiconductor, and metal oxide are examined with emphasis on dispersion control, compatibility with polymer matrices, and long-term durability. Applications in water and wastewater treatment, gas separation, and barrier technologies are highlighted, illustrating the shift from inert fillers to reactive, performance-driving nanocomponents. The review also outlines emerging design principles, fabrication strategies, and pathways toward scalable manufacturing. Key challenges such as consistent QD synthesis, large-scale membrane production, and operational stability under realistic conditions are critically assessed. Largely, the study provides a unified framework to guide the rational development and practical deployment of polymer-QD nanocomposite membranes for advanced separation and environmental applications.

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interfacial engineeringmultifunctional separationpolymer nanocomposite membranesquantum dotsscalability and commercialization

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PMID42178796
PMCPMC13480793

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