Abbaspourrad A, Carroll NJ, Kim SH, Weitz DA. Surface functionalized hydrophobic porous particles toward water treatment application.
ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2013;
25:3215-3221. [PMID:
23649837 DOI:
10.1002/adma.201300656]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2013] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
Abstract
A microfluidic-based approach for the fabrication of organic contaminants absorbing core-shell particles is demonstrated. The hydrophobic porous core absorbs oil while the hydrophilic surface enables the particles to be well-dispersed in aqueous solutions. These particles can uptake oil from aqueous solution saturated with oil or via direct contact with oil blobs as depicted in the figure.
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