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

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...

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Published in:Journal of materials chemistry. A, Materials for energy and sustainability Materials for energy and sustainability, 2016-01, Vol.4 (12), p.4365-437
Main Authors: Liu, Jing, Wang, Li, Guo, Fengyun, Hou, Lanlan, Chen, Yuee, Liu, Jingchong, Wang, Nü, Zhao, Yong, Jiang, Lei
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cleaning
Devices
Membranes
Oil spills
Renewable energy
Separation
Strategy
Wastewater treatment
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Summary: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. A superhydrophobic/superhydrophilic dual-membrane separation system has been designed based on an opposite and complementary combination to achieve a high-flux, high-efficiency, continuous oil/water separation.
ISSN:2050-7488
2050-7496
DOI:10.1039/c5ta10472f