All 3D-Printed Superhydrophobic/Oleophilic Membrane for Robotic Oil Recycling

Guijun Li; Xiaoyong Mo; Yilin Wang; Ching Yuen Chan; Kang Cheung Chan

doi:10.1002/admi.201900874

All 3D-Printed Superhydrophobic/Oleophilic Membrane for Robotic Oil Recycling

Guijun Li, Xiaoyong Mo, Yilin Wang, Ching Yuen Chan, Kang Cheung Chan

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Abstract

Advanced materials with high oil recycling capability plays a crucial role in rescuing marine lives from oil spill catastrophe. The existing absorption and filtration method can partially solve the challenge; however, a highly recyclable, low energy cost, and environmentally friendly method for collecting oil on open water is still missing. Herein, a novel concept, using newly developed membrane for collecting oil, with surface tension confinement and gravity is proposed. Using a 3D-printed superhydrophobic and oleophilic membrane, this self-floating device can selectively collect oil on water surfaces. The device can be automatically driven by a robot and achieves outstanding reusability toward oil recycling. This novel chemical concept will enable future research development of oil–water separation and oil recycling.

Original language	English
Article number	1900874
Journal	Advanced Materials Interfaces
Volume	6
Issue number	18
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/admi.201900874
Publication status	Published - 20 Sept 2019

Keywords

3D printing
graphene
laser
oil separation
superhydrophobic

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Mechanics of Materials
Mechanical Engineering

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