Membranes for desalination and dye separation: Are 2D materials better than polymers? A critical comparison

The figure describes the general flow of the review article. The article discusses the existing desalination and dye/water separation technologies, which primarily rely on polymeric membranes. The unique properties and structural flexibility of 2D materials that make them outshine polymeric membranes are highlighted. Different separation mechanisms are also discussed. The article concludes by identifying the key challenges and the need to boost research in the field of 2D materials to evade the global water crisis.