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Yan D, Yin K, He Y, Liu Y, Wang L, Deng Q, He J, Awan SU, Khalil ASG. Recent advances in functional micro/nanomaterials for removal of crude oil via thermal effects. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:7341-7362. [PMID: 38511991 DOI: 10.1039/d4nr00501e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/22/2024]
Abstract
Crude oil is one of the most widely used energy and industrial raw materials that is crucial to the world economy, and is used to produce various petroleum products. However, crude oil often spills during extraction, transportation and use, causing negative impacts on the environment. Thus, there is a high demand for products to remediate leaked crude oil. Among them, oleophilic and hydrophobic adsorbents can absorb crude oil through thermal effects and are research hotspots. In this review, we first present an overview of wettability theory, the heating principles of various thermal effects, and the theory of reducing crude oil viscosity by heating. Then we discuss adsorbents based on different heating methods including the photothermal effect, Joule heating effect, alternating magnetic field heating effect, and composite heating effect. Preparation methods and oil adsorption performance of adsorbents are summarized. Finally, the advantages and disadvantages of various heating methods are briefly summarized, as well as the prospects for future research.
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- Duanhong Yan
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic and Devices, School of Physics, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China.
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic and Devices, School of Physics, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China.
- State Key Laboratory of Precision Manufacturing for Extreme Service Performance, College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic and Devices, School of Physics, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China.
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic and Devices, School of Physics, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China.
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic and Devices, School of Physics, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China.
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic and Devices, School of Physics, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China.
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic and Devices, School of Physics, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China.
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, NUST College of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad 54000, Pakistan
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- Institute of Basic and Applied Sciences, Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST), 179 New Borg El-Arab City, Alexandria, Egypt
- Environmental and Smart Technology Group, Faculty of Science, Fayoum University, Fayoum 63514, Egypt
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Chen X, Zhang D, Guan Y, Chen D, Ge H, Wang Z, Bao M, Li Y. Joule Heating-Assisted Crude Oil Purification by a Poly(pyrrole)-Modified Microfibril Cellulose Membrane. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:2624-2636. [PMID: 38166459 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c15498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2024]
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Using membrane materials to purify viscous watery oil from industrial production processes and accidental oil spills is of great importance but still challenging. Based on the excellent electrical conductivity and electric-thermal conversion of poly(pyrrole) (PPy), a hydrophobic PPy-modified micro-fibrillated cellulose membrane (P-CP) was successfully prepared. The size of the P-CP membrane can be customized to meet specific requirements. In this research, the membrane diameter is capable of reaching 24 cm. By applying a voltage ranging from 0 to 12 V, the surface temperature of the P-CP membrane can be elevated to roughly 120 °C. After 10 cycles of heating and cooling under 12 V voltage, the electric-thermal curves, surface hydrophobicity, and pore structure of P-CP membrane can remain stable, which suggests remarkable electric-thermal stability and reliability despite prolonged operation. The P-CP membrane shows good linearity between voltage and current (R2 = 0.997) and easy temperature control from room temperature to ∼120 °C at low supply voltage (0-12 V). Under the condition of 12 V power supply and self-gravity, the separation flux of the P-CP membrane for water-in-oil (W/O) emulsions (kerosene, diesel) is 2-3 times higher than that at room temperature, and the separation efficiency is also improved. Importantly, the P-CP membrane shows excellent separation performance for high viscosity water-in-crude oil emulsions, with a separation flux of 40 L m-2 h-1 by gravity. Compared to the situation without electricity, the separation flux of water-in-crude oil emulsion has increased four-fold. The joule heating of the P-CP membrane expands its service time and application scenarios, demonstrating its great application prospects in actual viscous oil-water emulsion separation.
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- Xiuping Chen
- Frontiers Science Center for Deep Ocean Multispheres and Earth System/Key Laboratory of Marine Chemistry Theory and Technology, Ministry of Education, Ocean University of China, 266100 Qingdao, P. R. China
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ocean University of China, 266100 Qingdao, P. R. China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Deep Ocean Multispheres and Earth System/Key Laboratory of Marine Chemistry Theory and Technology, Ministry of Education, Ocean University of China, 266100 Qingdao, P. R. China
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ocean University of China, 266100 Qingdao, P. R. China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Deep Ocean Multispheres and Earth System/Key Laboratory of Marine Chemistry Theory and Technology, Ministry of Education, Ocean University of China, 266100 Qingdao, P. R. China
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ocean University of China, 266100 Qingdao, P. R. China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Deep Ocean Multispheres and Earth System/Key Laboratory of Marine Chemistry Theory and Technology, Ministry of Education, Ocean University of China, 266100 Qingdao, P. R. China
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ocean University of China, 266100 Qingdao, P. R. China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Deep Ocean Multispheres and Earth System/Key Laboratory of Marine Chemistry Theory and Technology, Ministry of Education, Ocean University of China, 266100 Qingdao, P. R. China
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ocean University of China, 266100 Qingdao, P. R. China
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- Shandong Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, 266237 Qingdao, P. R. China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Deep Ocean Multispheres and Earth System/Key Laboratory of Marine Chemistry Theory and Technology, Ministry of Education, Ocean University of China, 266100 Qingdao, P. R. China
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ocean University of China, 266100 Qingdao, P. R. China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Deep Ocean Multispheres and Earth System/Key Laboratory of Marine Chemistry Theory and Technology, Ministry of Education, Ocean University of China, 266100 Qingdao, P. R. China
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ocean University of China, 266100 Qingdao, P. R. China
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Yang Y, Guo Z, Liu W. Robust mussel-inspired superhydrophobic sponge with eco-friendly photothermal effect for crude oil/seawater separation. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 461:132592. [PMID: 37778311 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.132592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2023] [Revised: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023]
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Frequent oil spills have significant implications for the preservation of ecological balance. However, conventional superhydrophobic materials are limited to organic solvent separation, lacking the ability to undergo thermal conversion. In response to these challenges, photothermal materials have emerged as a promising, environmentally friendly, and cost-effective solution. These materials utilize solar energy as a constant power source to effectively reduce the viscosity of crude oil without the need for additional energy input. This work presents the self-assembly of titanium nitride/polydopamine (TiN/PDA) nanoparticles using hydrolytic methyltrimethoxysilane (MTMS) on the polyurethane (PU) sponge and subsequently dip-coats this sponge with polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS). The TiN nanoparticles act as a photothermal medium, while the PDA coating exhibits a photothermal synergistic effect on TiN nanoparticles. Additionally, the PDA coating demonstrates strong adhesion on the PU sponge through chemical bonding with MTMS, as confirmed by density functional theory (DFT). Furthermore, the superhydrophobic sponges process exceptional mechanical or chemical stability in harsh environments, thanks to the dual protective mechanisms provided by MTMS and PDMS. Particularly important, the excellent photothermal conversion efficiency of this material results in a maximum temperature of 99.4 °C being achieved within 3 min and a stable heating performance of over 99.0 °C across 10 cycles under a standard sunlight intensity. These superhydrophobic sponges can be effectively utilized for continuous vacuum-assisted separation of crude oil/seawater, enabling rapid adsorption and purification in oceanic environments.
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- Yong Yang
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei University, Wuhan, People's Republic of China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei University, Wuhan, People's Republic of China; State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou, People's Republic of China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou, People's Republic of China
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Qi B, Wang N, Hu X, Cui S, Liu H, He R, Lian J, Li Y, Lu J, Li Y, Bao M. Melt-blown fiber felt for efficient all-weather recovery of viscous oil spills by Joule heating and photothermal effect. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 460:132523. [PMID: 37703741 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.132523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2023] [Revised: 08/12/2023] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/15/2023]
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Adsorbents play a vital role in responding to marine oil spills, yet effectively cleaning up viscous oil spills remains a technical challenge. Herein, we present a superhydrophobic oil-adsorbing felt prepared using melt-blown technology and functionally enhanced with a photoelectric composite CNT/PANI coating for effectively cleaning up high-viscosity oil spills. By virtue of its superior solar/Joule heating ability and thermally conductive fiber network, p-CNT/PANI@PP notably reduced crude oil viscosity and enhanced the oil diffusion coefficient within pores. Leveraging primarily solar heating and supplemented by Joule heating, p-CNT/PANI@PP demonstrates an impressive in-situ adsorption rate of up to 560 g/h for ultra-high-viscosity crude oil (c.a. 138000 mPa·s), alongside an adsorption capacity of 15.57 g/g. This measure enables efficient viscosity reduction and continuous day-and-night recovery of viscous crude oil, addressing the challenges posed by seasonal fluctuations in seawater temperature and adverse weather conditions. Moreover, a conveyorized collector integrated with an oil-adsorbing felt realizes continuous recovery of viscous oil spills with speed control to tackle varying thicknesses of oil film. Given the top-down material design, superior functionality, and applicability to applications, this work provides a comprehensive and feasible solution to catastrophic large-area viscous oil spills.
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- Bohao Qi
- Frontiers Science Center for Deep Ocean Multispheres and Earth System, and Key Laboratory of Marine Chemistry Theory and Technology, Ministry of Education, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China; College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Deep Ocean Multispheres and Earth System, and Key Laboratory of Marine Chemistry Theory and Technology, Ministry of Education, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China; College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Deep Ocean Multispheres and Earth System, and Key Laboratory of Marine Chemistry Theory and Technology, Ministry of Education, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China; College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Deep Ocean Multispheres and Earth System, and Key Laboratory of Marine Chemistry Theory and Technology, Ministry of Education, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China; College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Deep Ocean Multispheres and Earth System, and Key Laboratory of Marine Chemistry Theory and Technology, Ministry of Education, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China; College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China
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- Qingdao Guangming Environmental Technology Ltd, 266071 Qingdao, PR China
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- Qingdao Guangming Environmental Technology Ltd, 266071 Qingdao, PR China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Deep Ocean Multispheres and Earth System, and Key Laboratory of Marine Chemistry Theory and Technology, Ministry of Education, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China; College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China.
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- Frontiers Science Center for Deep Ocean Multispheres and Earth System, and Key Laboratory of Marine Chemistry Theory and Technology, Ministry of Education, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China; China Petrochemical Corporation (Sinopec Group), Beijing 100728, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Deep Ocean Multispheres and Earth System, and Key Laboratory of Marine Chemistry Theory and Technology, Ministry of Education, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China; College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China.
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Dong T, Ye H, Wang W, Zhang Y, Han G, Peng F, Lou CW, Chi S, Liu Y, Liu C, Lin JH. A sustainable layered nanofiber/sheet aerogels enabling repeated life cycles for effective oil/water separation. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 454:131474. [PMID: 37116327 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.131474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2022] [Revised: 04/06/2023] [Accepted: 04/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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Discarded oil-containing absorbents, which has been used in handling oil spills, are tricky to deal with and have rose global environmental concerns regarding release of microplastics. Herein, we developed a facile strategy to fabricate sustainable absorbents by a gas-inflating method, through which 2D electrospinning polycaprolactone nanofiber membranes were directly inflated into highly porous 3D nanofiber/sheet aerogels with layered long fiber structure. The membranes were inflated rapidly from a baseline porosity of 81.98% into 97.36-99.42% in 10-60 min. The obtained aerogels were further wrapped with -CH3 ended siloxane structures using CH3SiCl3. This hydrophobic absorbent (CA ≈ 145°) could rapidly trap oils from water with sorption range of 25.60-42.13 g/g and be recycled by simple squeeze due to its mechanical robustness. As-prepared aerogels also showed high separation efficiency to separate oils from both oil/water mixtures and oil-in-water emulsions (>96.4%). Interestingly, the oil-loaded absorbent after cleaning with absolute ethanol could be re-dissolved in selected solvents and promptly reconstituted by re-electrospinning and gas-inflation. The reconstituted aerogels were used as fire-new oil absorbents for repeated life cycles. The novel design, low cost and sustainability of the absorbent provides an efficient and environmentally-friendly solution for handling oil spills.
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- Ting Dong
- College of Textile and Clothing, Qingdao University, 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao, PR China; Advanced Medical Care and Protection Technology Research Center, Qingdao University, 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao, PR China; Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Qingdao University, 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao, PR China.
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- College of Textile and Clothing, Qingdao University, 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao, PR China; Advanced Medical Care and Protection Technology Research Center, Qingdao University, 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao, PR China
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- College of Textile and Clothing, Qingdao University, 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao, PR China; Advanced Medical Care and Protection Technology Research Center, Qingdao University, 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao, PR China
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- College of Textile and Clothing, Qingdao University, 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao, PR China; Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Qingdao University, 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao, PR China
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- College of Textile and Clothing, Qingdao University, 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao, PR China; Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Qingdao University, 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao, PR China
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- Fujian Aton Advanced Materials Science and Technology Co., Ltd, Fujian 350304, PR China
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- College of Textile and Clothing, Qingdao University, 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao, PR China; Advanced Medical Care and Protection Technology Research Center, Qingdao University, 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao, PR China; Department of Bioinformatics and Medical Engineering, Asia University, Taichung City 413305, Taiwan; Department of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung City 404333, Taiwan
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- Bestee Material Co., Ltd., Qingdao, Shandong 266001, PR China
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- Sinotech Academy of Textile Co., Ltd., Qingdao, Shandong 266001, PR China
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- Qingdao Byherb New Material Co., Ltd., Qingdao, Shandong 266001, PR China
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- College of Textile and Clothing, Qingdao University, 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao, PR China; Advanced Medical Care and Protection Technology Research Center, Qingdao University, 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao, PR China; Advanced Medical Care and Protection Technology Research Center, Department of Fiber and Composite Materials, Feng Chia University, Taichung City 407102, Taiwan; School of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung City 404333, Taiwan.
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Wang W, Lin JH, Guo J, Sun R, Han G, Peng F, Chi S, Dong T. Biomass Chitosan-Based Tubular/Sheet Superhydrophobic Aerogels Enable Efficient Oil/Water Separation. Gels 2023; 9:gels9040346. [PMID: 37102958 PMCID: PMC10137560 DOI: 10.3390/gels9040346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2023] [Revised: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 04/15/2023] [Indexed: 04/28/2023] Open
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Water pollution, which is caused by leakage of oily substances, has been recognized as one of the most serious global environmental pollutions endangering the ecosystem. High-quality porous materials with superwettability, which are typically constructed in the form of aerogels, hold huge potential in the field of adsorption and removal of oily substances form water. Herein, we developed a facile strategy to fabricate a novel biomass absorbent with a layered tubular/sheet structure for efficient oil/water separation. The aerogels were fabricated by assembling hollow poplar catkin fiber into chitosan sheets using a directional freeze-drying method. The obtained aerogels were further wrapped with -CH3-ended siloxane structures using CH3SiCl3. This superhydrophobic aerogel (CA ≈ 154 ± 0.4°) could rapidly trap and remove oils from water with a large sorption range of 33.06-73.22 g/g. The aerogel facilitated stable oil recovery (90.07-92.34%) by squeezing after 10 sorption-desorption cycles because of its mechanical robustness (91.76% strain remaining after 50 compress-release cycles). The novel design, low cost, and sustainability of the aerogel provide an efficient and environmentally friendly solution for handling oil spills.
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- Wenhui Wang
- College of Textile and Clothing, Qingdao University, 308, Ningxia Road, Qingdao 266071, China
- Advanced Medical Care and Protection Technology Research Center, Qingdao University, 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Textile and Clothing, Qingdao University, 308, Ningxia Road, Qingdao 266071, China
- Advanced Medical Care and Protection Technology Research Center, Qingdao University, 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao 266071, China
- Advanced Medical Care and Protection Technology Research Center, Department of Fiber and Composite Materials, Feng Chia University, Taichung City 407102, Taiwan
- School of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung City 404333, Taiwan
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- College of Textile and Clothing, Qingdao University, 308, Ningxia Road, Qingdao 266071, China
- Advanced Medical Care and Protection Technology Research Center, Qingdao University, 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Textile and Clothing, Qingdao University, 308, Ningxia Road, Qingdao 266071, China
- Advanced Medical Care and Protection Technology Research Center, Qingdao University, 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao 266071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Qingdao University, 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao 266071, China
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- Fujian Aton Advanced Materials Science and Technology Co., Ltd., Fujian 350304, China
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- Bestee Material Co., Ltd., Qingdao 266001, China
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- College of Textile and Clothing, Qingdao University, 308, Ningxia Road, Qingdao 266071, China
- Advanced Medical Care and Protection Technology Research Center, Qingdao University, 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao 266071, China
- Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Qingdao University, 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao 266071, China
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