Materials study demonstrates underwater superoleophobic surface formation on PVDF membranes via tannin-silane co-deposition, indicating enhanced oil-water separation and antifouling efficiency.
A tannin-based hybrid coating was coated on the PVDF membrane surface through a simple one-step co-deposition of tannin and KH550. A micro/nano hierarchical structure was formed on the PVDF membrane surface through hydrolysis/condensation of KH550 and Michael addition reaction between oxidized tannin and an amino group revealed by the field-emission scanning electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, which established a harsh surface. Abundant hydrophilic groups and high surface roughness endowed the modified membranes with high hydrophilicity and underwater superoleophobicity. The modified PVDF membranes possess excellent oil/water separation and antifouling performance due to the underwater superoleophobicity. Moreover, the modified membrane exhibited outstanding stability.
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