Opposite and complementary: a superhydrophobic-superhydrophilic integrated system for high-flux, high-efficiency and continuous oil/water separation

Jing Liu, Li Wang, Fengyun Guo, Lanlan Hou, Yuee Chen, Jingchong Liu, Nü Wang, Yong Zhao, Lei Jiang

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Abstract

A dual-membrane separation system was designed through integrating underwater superoleophobic and superhydrophobic membranes. Such an opposite and complementary combination achieved a highly adaptable, high-flux and continuous oil/water separation that is difficult to realize via the current single membrane methodology. This research provides a versatile strategy for designing separation devices and promotes practical applications in wastewater treatment and oil spill clean-up.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)4365-4370
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Materials Chemistry A
Volume4
Issue number12
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 26 Mar 2016
Externally publishedYes

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