A novel carbon nanotubes reinforced superhydrophobic and superoleophilic polyurethane sponge for selective oil–water separation through a chemical fabrication

2014393 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Huaiyuan Wang · Daqing Normal University

Enqun Wang · Northeast Petroleum University

Zhanjian Liu · Daqing Normal University

Dong Gao · Daqing Normal University

Ruixia Yuan · Northeast Petroleum University

Liyuan Sun · Northeast Petroleum University

Yanji Zhu ·

Abstract

A novel carbon nanotubes reinforced polyurethane sponge with superhydrophobic, superoleophilic and high mechanical properties shows potential for applications in oil–water separation.

Topics & Keywords

Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity Electrohydrodynamics and Fluid Dynamics Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Clean water and sanitation

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Materials Chemistry A

Volume 3, Issue 1, pp. 266-273

DOI: 10.1039/c4ta03945a

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