One-step synthesis of a robust and anti-oil-fouling biomimetic cactus-like hierarchical architecture for highly efficient oil/water separation
Lei Zhu, Hui Li, Yingying Yin, Zhaozhen Cui, Chao Ma, Xiaofang Li, Qingzhong Xue
Abstract
It is of great significance to develop novel superhydrophilic/underwater superoleophobic materials using a facile and simple method for efficiently separating oily wastewater.
Topics & Concepts
SuperhydrophilicityBiofoulingFoulingMaterials scienceUnderwaterChemical engineeringNanotechnologyMembraneChemistryEngineeringComposite materialGeologyBiochemistryWettingOceanographySurface Modification and SuperhydrophobicityAdvanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting MaterialsElectrohydrodynamics and Fluid Dynamics