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Synthesis and Characterization of a New Bioinspired Superhydrophilic/Underwater Superoleophobic Hybrid Mesh Based Multi-Component Interpolymer Complexes: Exceptional Mechanical/Chemical Stability and Reusability

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In this work, multi-component interpolymer complexes (MCIPCs) layer by layer (LBL) hybrid mesh with superhydrophilicity and underwater superoleophobicity (SHSO) characteristic was produced by coating poly(acrylic acid) (PAA), poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA), graphene oxide (GO), and sodium alginate (SA) on the surface of oxidized stainless-steel mesh (OSSM). The surface roughness of the as-prepared MCIPCs-GO LBL hybrid mesh (LHM) increased in comparison with raw OSSM, and its SHSO behavior enhanced significantly, which in turn, resulted in an improved wettability. The prepared membranes were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS, map**), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). In addition, the SHSO characteristics were estimated by contact angle meter. Moreover, the role of PAA, PVA, SA, and GO on the roughness, underwater oil contact angle (UOCA), and water contact angle (WCA) was fully investigated. Furthermore, the optimized MCIPCs-GO LHM was used for separation of some ideal and real (processed crude) oils from water. The LHM showed a high separation efficiency (ɳ > 99.55%) for real emulsion and water flux of ∼ 168000 ± 95 L m−2 h−1. Moreover, due to the excellent chemical/mechanical stability, noteworthy performance, and brilliant reusability, the membrane seems to be promising renewable material for treatment of oily waters and marine oil leakages.

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Jashnsaz, O., Sabzevari, M.H., Ghaedi, M. et al. Synthesis and Characterization of a New Bioinspired Superhydrophilic/Underwater Superoleophobic Hybrid Mesh Based Multi-Component Interpolymer Complexes: Exceptional Mechanical/Chemical Stability and Reusability. J Polym Environ 31, 3480–3492 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10924-023-02795-0

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