Hydrophobic modification of a polyurethane sponge via emulsion polymerization for selective oil–water separation

Md. Ariful Islam Setu; Md. Rezaul Haque; MI Ahmed; Ahmed B. M. Ibrahim; Muhammad Sarwar Hossain; M Shihab Hasan

doi:10.1039/d6ra01253a

January 1, 2026RSC AdvancesOpen Access

Hydrophobic modification of a polyurethane sponge via emulsion polymerization for selective oil–water separation

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark

Share

Key Points

This research aims to enhance the hydrophobic properties of polyurethane sponges for effective oil-water separation.
Modified a polyurethane sponge using emulsion polymerization with PSt-co-PLMA coating.
Evaluated the sponge's oil absorption and separation efficiency across multiple cycles.
The modified sponge absorbed 21–75 times its weight in oil.
Achieved 98.4% oil separation efficiency.
Remained reusable after 15 cycles.

Implication

Demonstrates enhanced oil separation in polyurethane sponges, indicating improved reusability.

Abstract

A polyurethane sponge (PU) modified by emulsion polymerization with PSt- co -PLMA coating showed enhanced hydrophobicity, absorbed 21–75 times its weight in oil, achieved 98.4% oil separation efficiency, and remained reusable after 15 cycles.

Discussion

No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.

Cite This Study

Setu et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0d4fecf03e14405aa9b72c https://doi.org/10.1039/d6ra01253a

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark

Share

Hydrophobic modification of a polyurethane sponge via emulsion polymerization for selective oil–water separation

Key Points

Implication

Abstract

Discussion

Cite This Study

Hydrophobic modification of a polyurethane sponge via emulsion polymerization for selective oil–water separation

Key Points

Implication

Abstract

Discussion

Cite This Study

Keep reading

Keep reading