Benzene ring crosslinking of a sulfonated polystyrene-grafted SEBS (S-SEBS-g-PSt) membrane by the Friedel–Crafts reaction for superior desalination performance by pervaporation

A novel crosslinking method was proposed for a newly synthesized S-SEBS- g -PSt membrane. The membrane exhibits high level of water permeability and possesses outstanding mechanical strength and anti-swelling resistance.