Fabrication of superhydrophobic and superoleophilic textiles for oil–water separation

Functionalized Cellulose Networks for Efficient Oil Removal from Oil–Water Emulsions

“…Such materials present advantages due to the large surface-to-volume ratio, but also due to the synergistic effect of the properties of the individual components such as the mechanical properties of the polymeric support and the functionalities of the developed organic or inorganic layers. In particular, hydrophobic-oleophilic or hydrophilic-oleophobic functionalities are introduced on filter paper (FP), polymer films, foams, and textiles [2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15] upon the utilization of macromolecular layers, nano or micro-particles, nanofibers, etc., making these materials able to separate floating oils on water or water-oil emulsions.…”

Eco-Friendly Cellulose–Polymer Nanocomposites: Synthesis, Properties and Applications

“…Superhydrophobic antimicrobial cotton conductive fabrics with silver nanoparticles without using any conducting polymers were developed by Xue et al [99]. 10 wt% NaOH treated cotton fabrics were dipped into the [Ag(NH 3 ) 2 ]…”

The durability of superhydrophobic films

“…has not been investigated in detail in the literature [18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27]. Hydrolyzed TEOS must undergo condensation with other molecules to produce roughness necessary for superhydrophobicity and bond to the glass to enhance durability of the superhydrophobic film to water impact.…”

“…A coating with robust and superhydrophobic properties on the covering can promote the self-cleaning property of a solar cell system [11,[16][17]. Tetraethoxysilane (TEOS) has been frequently used as a precursor to create a superhydrophobic film [18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27]. A superhydrophobic sol-gel with -CH 3 functional groups is synthesized by reacting hydrolyzed TEOS with hexamethyldisilazane (HMDS), followed by suitable aging and condensation.…”