Bioinspired superhydrophobic polylactic acid aerogel with a tree branch structure for the removal of viscous oil spills assisted by solar energy
Yihao Guan, Bingqian Bi, Di Qiao, Sijing Cao, Wenjun Zhang, Zhining Wang, Hongbo Zeng, Yiming Li
Abstract
Inspired by the tree's distinctive structure, the G-PLA aerogel has an aligned channel. This structure has excellent photothermal conversion and vertical heat transfer capacity and can increase the oil absorption rate by 30%.
Topics & Concepts
AerogelPolylactic acidMaterials scienceAbsorption (acoustics)Photothermal therapyTree (set theory)Oil spillComposite materialNanotechnologyPetroleum engineeringPolymerGeologyMathematicsMathematical analysisSurface Modification and SuperhydrophobicitySolar-Powered Water Purification MethodsAerogels and thermal insulation