Abstract:
Composite track-etched membranes (CTeMs) emerged as a versatile and high-performance
class of materials, combining the precise pore structures of traditional track-etched membranes (TeMs)
with the enhanced functionalities of integrated nanomaterials. This review provides a comprehensive
overview of the synthesis, functionalization, and applications of CTeMs. By incorporating functional phases such as metal nanoparticles and conductive nanostructures, CTeMs exhibit improved
performance in various domains. In environmental remediation, CTeMs effectively capture and
decompose pollutants, offering both separation and detoxification. In sensor technology, they have
the potential to provide high sensitivity and selectivity, essential for accurate detection in medical
and environmental applications. For energy storage, CTeMs may be promising in enhancing ion
transport, flexibility, and mechanical stability, addressing key issues in battery and supercapacitor
performance. Biomedical applications may benefit from the versality of CTeMs, potentially supporting advanced drug delivery systems and tissue engineering scaffolds. Despite their numerous
advantages, challenges remain in the fabrication and scalability of CTeMs, requiring sophisticated
techniques and meticulous optimization. Future research directions include the development of costeffective production methods and the exploration of new materials to further enhance the capabilities
of CTeMs. This review underscores the transformative potential of CTeMs across various applications
and highlights the need for continued innovation to fully realize their benefits.
