Bioinspired EVAL membrane modified with cilia-like structures showing simultaneously enhanced permeability and antifouling properties.

•Novel self-cleaning membrane modified with cilia-like structures was proposed.•Bioinspired EVAL membrane showing enhanced permeability and antifouling properties.•PRs were synthesized using click chemistry and proposed as cilia-like materials.•Cilia-like structures protruding from the membrane surface have been observed.