# Superwettable‐Membrane‐Assisted Extraction and Separation as a General Method for Removal of Organic Pollutants From Water

## TL;DR

A new water treatment method using superwettable membranes efficiently removes organic pollutants with high efficiency and low contamination risks.

## Contribution

An integrated in situ extraction and superwettable membrane separation system for scalable and sustainable organic pollutant removal.

## Key findings

- Residual organic pollutants are less than 1.5 ppm after treatment.
- Removal efficiency exceeds 95.5% with total organic carbon below 40 ppm.
- The method is scalable and avoids operational complexity of conventional techniques.

## Abstract

Freshwater scarcity has emerged as a critical global challenge, driven by widespread water contamination from organic pollutants. Consequently, the development of simple, large‐scale, and environmentally benign treatment technologies for eliminating the organic pollutants is highly desirable. Here, an integrated in situ extraction approach coupled with superwettable membrane separation is introduced, enabling efficient and streamlined removal of organic pollutants from water. After being treated with this novel technology, the residual organic pollutants are < 1.5 ppm with a removal efficiency > 95.5% and a total organic carbon (TOC) < 40 ppm. By circumventing the operational complexity and contamination risks associated with conventional methods, the strategy offers a promising and scalable solution for advanced wastewater treatment.

An integrated liquid‐liquid extraction and in situ superwettable membrane separation system is developed for efficient removal of organic pollutants from wastewater. After being treated with this novel technology, the residual organic pollutants are < 1.5 ppm with a removal efficiency > 95.5% and a TOC < 40 ppm, demonstrating a scalable and sustainable solution for the purification of organic pollutants‐contaminated water.