Oriented polycaprolactone-carbon black/SiO ₂ fibers with bionic superhydrophobic surfaces as a highly efficient oil–water separator

Zhang Ye; Doudou Wang; Zhenzhen Xie; Haiyan Zhang; Zhiyong Wang

doi:10.1039/d5nj00964b

January 1, 2025New Journal of Chemistry

Oriented polycaprolactone-carbon black/SiO ₂ fibers with bionic superhydrophobic surfaces as a highly efficient oil–water separator

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To fabricate an eco-friendly, superhydrophobic composite membrane inspired by the micro- and nanostructures of rice leaves for oil-water separation.
Engineered an oriented polycaprolactone-carbon black/silicon dioxide (PCL-C/SiO2) fiber membrane mimicking the surface architecture of rice leaves.
Successfully produced an oriented, eco-friendly composite membrane exhibiting bionic superhydrophobic surface properties tailored for oil-water separation.

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Experimental study reveals rice-leaf-inspired oriented polycaprolactone-carbon black/silicon dioxide membranes, indicating potential for highly efficient eco-friendly oil-water separation.

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Inspired by the surface structure of rice leaf, the eco-friendly polycaprolactone-carbon black/SiO2 (PCL-C/SiO2) membrane with oriented arrangement was successfully prepared. The oriented arrangement of PCL fiber was realized by doping...

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synapsesocial.com/papers/6a81b73552af26425e4d5834 https://doi.org/10.1039/d5nj00964b

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