In-situ oil-spill remediation by an electrodeposited superhydrophobic copper mesh.
Mar Pollut Bull
; 204: 116513, 2024 Jul.
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ABSTRACT
The present study aims to combat the problem of oil in water pollution via its separation using a superhydrophobic copper mesh. An ecofriendly superhydrophobic copper mesh with a water contact angle of 166 ± 2° is developed by a facile two-step process (electrodeposition followed by coating). The coated mesh with mechanical robustness, chemical endurance and thermal stability is a promising choice for real-world conditions. Additionally, its resistance to corrosion in harsh chemical environments ensures its long-term durability. With a separation efficiency of 99.9 %, the coated mesh serves as an efficient medium for oil-water separation. It can be used as a reusable filtering medium with high separation efficiency in alkali and neutral environments. Besides, it is also competent for continuous oil-water separation and collection of oil from wastewater. Thus, the above study clearly manifests that the coated mesh holds tremendous potential for large-scale oil spill cleanup.
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Poluentes Químicos da Água
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Poluição por Petróleo
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Cobre
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Recuperação e Remediação Ambiental
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Interações Hidrofóbicas e Hidrofílicas
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2024
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