Bio-inspired macrostructure array (MAA, size: submillimeter to millimeter scale) materials
with special wettability (MAAMs-SW) have attracted significant research attention due to their …

Abstracts In recent years, the ecological and environmental problems caused by the
frequent occurrence of chemical spills have become more and more serious, and the oil …

Traditionally, nano-TiO 2 as one of the hydrophilic materials has garnered significant
attention due to its inherent stability, non-toxicity, and abundance. However, its limited …

The efficient treatment of oil spills still remains a worldwide challenge. Traditional
hydrophobic absorbents show limitation in absorbing high-viscosity crude oil. Fortunately …

With their low density, high surface area and thermal insulation properties, silica aerogels
are proper candidates for water remediation or thermal insulation applications. However …

Polyphenols have been utilized to connect hydrophobic modifiers with certain substrates
because of their adhesive properties and multiple active groups in their structure …

The dramatically increasing demanding of crude oil requires effective production/recovery.
Nonetheless, the high viscosity of crude oil hinders its recovery. Photothermal sponges …

Bacterial contamination of oil/water separation materials can reduce their efficiency during
use and storage. Therefore, it is critical to develop materials with antibacterial properties for …

The manufacturing techniques of superhydrophobic/superoleophilic materials typically
involve complicated processes. To address the issue, tannic acid, 3 …

The development of multifunctional composite membranes with integrating membrane
separation and catalytic degradation processes is of great significance for effectively …