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. The 3D-printed cellulose meshes are also able to separate oil substances of a wide range of viscosity, from highly viscous PDMS (∼97 cP) to nonviscous cyclohexane (∼1 cP) and are chemically resistant to extreme acidic and alkaline conditions. Moreover, the 3D-printed cellulose meshes also possess antioil-fouling/self-cleaning ability, which makes its surfaces resilient to contamination. In addition, the 3D-printed meshes do not suffer from surface inhomogeneity and interfacial adhesion issues as compared to the usual coated meshes. Such a robust yet practical system is highly applicable for highly efficient oil-water separation applications.
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