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HERO ID
3123653
Reference Type
Journal Article
Title
Highly efficient oil-water separators based on dual superhydrophobic and superoleophilic properties of multiwall-carbon nanotube filtration films
Author(s)
Huang, TC; Li, P; Yao, H; Sue, H; Kotaki, M; Tsai, M
Year
2016
Is Peer Reviewed?
1
Journal
RSC Advances
EISSN:
2046-2069
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry
Location
CAMBRIDGE
Volume
6
Issue
15
Page Numbers
12422-12425
Language
English
DOI
10.1039/c5ra20731b
Web of Science Id
WOS:000369545800063
Abstract
A new alkyl-pyrene has been synthesized and is used to modify multiwall-carbon nanotube to form films that are both superhydrophobic and superoleophilic. The superhydrophobic property of the MWCNT films prevents water from going through and the superoleophilic property of the films attracts oil, facilitating it to pass through the MWCNT filtration films. This film can also be easily recycled to prepare brand new water-oil separation filters and can be easily scaled up for large sizes. Our results reveal that the modified MWCNT film prepared here is a promising candidate for use in removal of oils and other organic pollutants from water. © 2016 The Royal Society of Chemistry.
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