Acetylene
carbon
black
(CB),
an
oleophilic
and
hydrophobic
substance,
is
often
used
as
additive
in
composite
materials.
However,
its
potential
for
stabilizing
water-in-oil
emulsions
the
properties
of
formed
materials
remain
to
be
explored.
Herein,
elastic
porous
monolith
with
a
high
strength
1.6
MPa
was
synthesized
through
high-internal-phase
emulsion
template
method
using
butyl
acrylate
oil
phase.
Incorporating
CB
into
phase
synergistic
use
surfactant
remarkably
improved
stability
emulsion.
Moreover,
increasing
content
further
enhanced
material's
hydrophobicity,
mechanical
properties,
absorption
capabilities.
Notably,
as-synthesized
material
exhibited
exceptional
porosity
(88.3%),
enabling
rapid
oils
organic
solvents
(achieving
saturated
capacity
within
10
s)
along
(39.3
g/g
dichloromethane).
Furthermore,
it
demonstrated
effective
oil–water
separation,
reusability.
Water Environment Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
97(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Abstract
The
discharge
of
oil‐laden
wastewater
from
industrial
processes
and
the
frequent
occurrence
oil
spills
pose
severe
threats
to
ecological
environment
human
health.
Membrane
materials
with
special
wettability
have
garnered
attention
for
their
ability
achieve
efficient
oil–water
separation
by
leveraging
differences
in
at
interface.
These
are
characterized
simplicity,
energy
efficiency,
environmental
friendliness,
reusability.
Among
them,
superhydrophilic‐underwater
superoleophobic
membranes
inspired
biomimetic
fish
scale
structures
become
a
focal
point
research
due
repel
contaminants
effectively
maintain
self‐cleaning
properties
during
process.
In
this
study,
stainless
steel
microporous
two‐dimensional
metal
mesh
was
employed
as
substrate,
coated
carrageenan
solution,
gelled
situ
using
sodium
periodate
crosslinking
agent
fabricate
membrane
capabilities.
robust
hydrophilicity
hydrogel
imparts
superhydrophilicity
underwater
superoleophobicity
(underwater
contact
angle
≥
158°),
along
excellent
antifouling
recyclability.
Experimental
results
demonstrate
that
achieved
efficiencies
98.87%,
98.08%,
98.14%,
97.98%
silicone
oil,
canola
cyclohexane,
liquid
paraffin,
respectively,
water
flux
1380.75
L/m
2
·h.
Remarkably,
retained
its
initial
efficiency
even
after
20
cycles.
Additionally,
exhibited
exceptional
stability
under
highly
alkaline
conditions,
making
it
suitable
treatment
complex
oil‐contaminated
wastewater.
Practitioner
Points
This
study
extracted
biocompatible
renewable
marine
red
algae
application
separation.
A
superhydrophilic/underwater
developed
based
on
structures.
exceptionally
high
pure
gravity‐driven
conditions.
resulting
material
exhibits
repellency,
capability,
New Journal of Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
48(12), P. 5372 - 5380
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
The
superoleophilic
and
superhydrophobic
SA-HKUST-1-CM
exhibited
high
separation
efficiency
flux
under
gravity
drive.
It
had
good
reusability
outstanding
chemical
mechanical
stability
harsh
environmental
conditions.
Polymers for Advanced Technologies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
35(4)
Published: April 1, 2024
Abstract
With
the
continuous
development
of
industry,
oil
spill
accidents
occur
frequently.
Oil/water
separation
materials
are
considered
to
be
a
major
choice
for
treatment
oily
wastewater
due
their
flexible
operation
and
low
cost.
Cotton
fabrics
low‐cost
environmentally
friendly,
which
used
as
substrates
prepare
oil/water
with
quite
competitive
in
market.
A
large
number
cotton
excellent
properties
have
been
frequently
reported
recent
decades.
On
other
hand,
since
service
life
these
is
closely
related
thin
layer
covered
on
surface,
so
order
improve
practical
applicability,
substances
such
dopamine
plant
polyphenols
that
adhesion
surface
material
introduced
into
preparation
process
materials.
this
basis,
research
progress
super‐hydrophobic
fabrics,
super‐hydrophilic/underwater
super‐oleophobic
super
durable
intelligent
response
fabric
years
reviewed,
well
applications
field
separation.
Journal of Polymer Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
62(13), P. 3047 - 3057
Published: April 25, 2024
Abstract
Oily
water
pollution
has
become
one
of
the
most
serious
environment
issue
in
worldwide.
Membrane
that
can
effectively
and
efficiently
remove
different
oil
pollutions
from
complex
is
still
urgently
needed.
Herein,
a
Janus
membrane
with
opposite
wettability
separate
heavy
oil–water
light
mixtures
on
demand
was
prepared
by
using
simple
sequential
electrospinning
chemical
crosslinking
method.
The
could
or
under
gravity
high
oil/water
flux
excellent
separation
efficiency.
Moreover,
kinds
oil‐in‐water
emulsions
1184
L
m
−2
h
−1
tiny
loss
4.4%
after
10‐cycle
separation.
Owing
to
its
anti‐pollution
properties
recovery
rate
higher
than
80%
150
min
emulsion
Additionally,
also
displayed
ability
transport
liquid
unidirectionally,
giving
whom
capabilities
collect
underwater
underoil.
This
research
provides
novel
method
for
producing
membranes
variety
applications.
