A reversible liquid gating membrane with the ability to regulate gas/liquid transport is critical for many fields, such as biological applications, multiphase separation, and sewerage treatment. Numerous membranes can respond to external stimuli and dynamically control gas/liquid fluid transport; however, simultaneously achieving regulated gas/liquid transport membranes through simple manufacturing remains a challenge. In this work, we investigated an alcohol-regulation gating membrane femtosecond laser one-step processing, allowing dynamically controllable gas/liquid transfer. More specifically, the porous membrane, processed by laser, exhibits excellent superhydrophobicity (WCA ∼ 153.4°) and breathability (water-vapor evaporation rates ∼118.3 mg (cm h)), enabling gas to penetrate but not water. In contrast, it allows the passage of water while preventing the permeation of gas subsequent to the introduction of alcohol. Furthermore, the porous membrane still possesses superbly consistent performance after being placed in air for 90 days or over 100 dropping-drying ethanol cycles test, indicating outstanding durability and reversibility. Significantly, the porous membrane has broad potential applications in medical dressings, providing a new strategy to fabricate next-generation bandages.

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