Superhydrophobic and superoleophilic properties of graphene-based sponges fabricated using a facile dip coating method

Duc Dung Nguyen, Nyan Hwa Tai*, San Boh Lee, Wen Shyong Kuo

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Abstract

Superhydrophobic and superoleophilic graphene-based sponges are demonstrated as efficient absorbents for a broad range of oils and organic solvents with high selectivity, good recyclability, and excellent absorption capacities up to 165 times their own weight. The findings show promise for large-scale removal of organic contaminants, especially in the field of oil spillage cleanup.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)7908-7912
Number of pages5
JournalEnergy and Environmental Science
Volume5
Issue number7
DOIs
StatePublished - 07 2012
Externally publishedYes

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