“…In recent years, the two-dimensional (2D) lamellar nanomaterial-based composite membranes (graphene oxide, MXene nanosheets, g-C 3 N 4 , etc.) have been widely applied for the O/W separation due to their tunable water channel, high filtration precision, easy functionalization, etc. − Typically, inspired by the wetting behavior of marine organism such as mussel and fish, various superhydrophilic 2D lamellar composite membranes are of interest, which can efficiently mitigate oil fouling and allow water permeation. , However, the physically stacked and compacted functional layer of graphene oxide greatly limit the permeation of composite membranes. , In addition, though the graphene oxide and MXene nanosheets possess the natural hydrophilicity, they easily cause the swelling problem under water environment, which destroys the integrity of the membrane. , Therefore, the preparation of high-performance 2D lamellar composite membranes for oily sewage treatment is challenging …”