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Polymers and Their Composites for Oil-Water Separation
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Polymers and Their Composites for Oil-Water Separation

A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Physics and Theory".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (25 March 2024) | Viewed by 1814

Special Issue Editor

Prof. Dr. Xiangli Chen

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College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, China
Interests: porous materials; organic-inorganic composite materials; oil-water separation materials; self-healing materials

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

This Issue on polymers and their composites for oil-water separation is devoted to the dissemination of high-quality original research articles or comprehensive reviews on cutting-edge developments in this field. It mainly publishes the research and application achievements of various oil-water separation materials, especially the application achievements of polymers and their composites in water treatment, the chemical industry, electricity, electronics, coal, medicine, food, textile, metallurgy, railway, environmental protection, military and other fields. At the same time, for the oil spill treatment, development of water resources, process water treatment, ultrapure water preparation, wastewater treatment and water recycling to provide effective new materials and technologies.

Thus, any polymers and their composites for oil-water separation. Both original contributions and comprehensive reviews are welcome.

Prof. Dr. Xiangli Chen
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Polymers is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

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Keywords

  • oil-water separation
  • oil spill treatment
  • wastewater treatment
  • water recycling
  • superoleophobic materials
  • superhydrophilic materials
  • underwater superoleophobicity
  • smart-response
  • wettability

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3D Oleophilic Sorbent Films Based on Recycled Low-Density Polyethylene
by Junaid Saleem, Zubair Khalid Baig Moghal and Gordon McKay
Polymers 2024, 16(1), 135; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym16010135 - 31 Dec 2023
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Abstract
Recycling low-end, one-time-use plastics—such as low-density polyethylene (LDPE)—is of paramount importance to combat plastic pollution and promote sustainability in the modern green economy. This study valorizes LDPE waste by transforming it into 3D oleophilic swellable thin films through a process involving dissolution, phase [...] Read more.
Recycling low-end, one-time-use plastics—such as low-density polyethylene (LDPE)—is of paramount importance to combat plastic pollution and promote sustainability in the modern green economy. This study valorizes LDPE waste by transforming it into 3D oleophilic swellable thin films through a process involving dissolution, phase separation, and extraction. These films are subsequently layered using a customized polypropylene (PP) based nonwoven fabric separator and securely sealed in a zigzag pattern. The zigzag-shaped seal enhances the adhesion of pollutants to the sorbent by providing wire curvatures that increase retention time and uptake capacity. As a result, the sorbent exhibits impressive oil uptake capacities, with immediate and equilibrium values of 120 g/g and 85 g/g, respectively. Notably, the as-prepared sorbent demonstrates low water retention and high selectivity for oil, outperforming commercially available oil sorbents. The unique design involving a 3D-film structure, superposed films, and a zigzag-shaped seal offers a sustainable and value-added solution to the issues of LDPE waste and oil spills on water surfaces. Full article
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