Fig. 3: Characterization of the free-standing RO membranes induced by self-assembled interfaces with different CdII/L-cysteine nanowire concentrations.

a–d SEM micrographs of front surfaces; e–h SEM characterization on back surfaces (the Cd contents are labeled on the corresponding SEM images); i–l AFM images and surface roughness data (Rq, scale bar: −600 ~400 nm).