Rational design of electrospun nanofibrous materials for oil/water emulsion separation
Jichao Zhang, Lifang Liu, Yang Si, Jianyong Yu, Bin Ding
Abstract
This review focuses on the preparation of electrospun nanofibers with selective wettability (hydrophobic–oleophilic, hydrophilic–oleophobic, and switchable properties) and porous structure (2D and 3D porous structures) for emulsion separation.
Topics & Concepts
EmulsionMaterials scienceWettingElectrospinningNanofiberPorosityChemical engineeringPorous mediumNanotechnologyComposite materialPolymerEngineeringElectrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical ApplicationsSurface Modification and SuperhydrophobicityAdvanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials