4、sAbstract·Abstract• ·References• ·Authorinformation• ·SupplementaryinformationDevelopmentoftechnologiesfor water desalinationandpurificationiscriticaltomeettheglobalchallengesofinsufficient water supplyandinadequatesanitation,especiallyforpoint-of-useapplicati
5、ons.Conventionaldesalinationmethodsareenergyandoperationallyintensive,whereasadsorption-basedtechniquesaresimpleandeasytouseforpoint-of-use water purification,yettheircapacitytoremovesaltsislimited.Herewereportthatplasma-modifiedultralong carbonnanotubesexhibi
7、canremovesalt,aswellasorganicandmetalcontaminants.Theseultralong carbon nanotube-basedmembranesmayleadtonext-generationrechargeable,point-of-usepotable water purificationapplianceswithsuperiordesalination,disinfectionandfiltrationproperties.