Switchable superlyophobic zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 film-coated stainless-steel meshes for selective oil–water emulsion separation with high flux
Xin Gao, Qiang Ma, Zhengwei Jin, Pei Nian, Zheng Wang
Abstract
A switchable superlyophobic ZIF-8 membrane can selectively remove oil droplets in oil-in-water emulsions <italic>via</italic> superoleophobicity and water droplets in water-in-oil emulsions <italic>via</italic> superhydrophobicity.
Topics & Concepts
ChemistryEmulsionZeolitic imidazolate frameworkWater in oilImidazolateChemical engineeringFlux (metallurgy)Oil dropletMembraneNanotechnologyOrganic chemistryMetal-organic frameworkAdsorptionMaterials scienceEngineeringBiochemistryMembrane Separation TechnologiesSurface Modification and SuperhydrophobicitySolar-Powered Water Purification Methods