A Novel Superhydrophilic and Underwater Superoleophobic Hydrogel‐Coated Mesh for Oil/Water Separation

20111,627 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Zhongxin Xue · Chinese Academy of Sciences

Shutao Wang · Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences

Ling Lin · Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences

Li Chen · Beihang University

Mingjie Liu · Beihang University

Lin Feng · Tsinghua University

Lei Jiang ·

Abstract

A novel superhydrophilic and underwater superoleophobic polyacrylamide (PAM) hydrogel-coated mesh is successfully fabricated in an oil/water/solid three-phase system. Compared to traditional oleophilic materials, the as-prepared hydrogel-coated meshes can selectively separate water from oil/water mixtures with the advantages of high efficiency, resistance to oil fouling, and easy recyclability.

Topics & Keywords

Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials Advanced Materials and Mechanics

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Clean water and sanitation

Publication Details

Published in: Advanced Materials

Volume 23, Issue 37, pp. 4270-4273

DOI: 10.1002/adma.201102616

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