Facile preparation of durable and eco-friendly superhydrophobic filter with self-healing ability for efficient oil/water separation

• Main Authors: Voo, Wei Xin, Chong, Woon Chan, Teoh, Hui Chieh, Lau, Woei Jye, Chan, Yi Jing, Chung, Ying Tao
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: MDPI 2023
• Subjects: Q Science (General)
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/105776/1/LauWoeiJye2023_FacilePreparationofDurableandEcoFriendly.pdf; http://eprints.utm.my/105776/; http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/membranes13090793

The superhydrophobic feature is highly desirable for oil/water separation (OWS) operation to achieve excellent separation efficiency. However, using hazardous materials in fabricating superhydrophobic surfaces is always the main concern. Herein, superhydrophobic filters were prepared via an eco-frie...