A flexible biomimetic superhydrophobic and superoleophilic 3D macroporous polymer-based robust network for the efficient separation of oil-contaminated water
Tawfik A. Saleh, Nadeem Baig, Fahd Alghunaimi, Norah Aljuryyed
Abstract
-PP-PU, due to its superhydrophobicity, 3D porous network, extraordinarily high flux, good absorption capacity, and excellent separation capability, has been established as a good candidate for the separation of organic and oil contaminants from water.
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Materials sciencePolymerContaminationChemical engineeringNanotechnologyComposite materialEngineeringBiologyEcologySurface Modification and SuperhydrophobicityAdvanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting MaterialsAerogels and thermal insulation