Hydrophobic and hydrophilic modification of hierarchically porous monolithic polyimide derivatives as functional liquid absorbers
Yan Wang, Luwei Zhang, Taka‐Aki Asoh, Hiroshi Uyama
Abstract
Thermally induced phase separation (TIPS) and thermal imidization were used to prepare PI-based monoliths in sequence. The hybridized PI (PI-<italic>co</italic>-POSS) monoliths exhibit potential in liquid diode application to achieve oil–water separation.
Topics & Concepts
PolyimideMaterials sciencePorosityChemical engineeringThermalPorous mediumMonolithPhase (matter)Polymer chemistryNanotechnologyLayer (electronics)Organic chemistryComposite materialChemistryCatalysisEngineeringPhysicsMeteorologySynthesis and properties of polymersMembrane Separation and Gas TransportSilicone and Siloxane Chemistry