Liquid-repellent surfaces, such as superhydrophobic surfaces, superoleophobic surfaces,
and slippery liquid-infused surfaces, have drawn keen research interest from the …

With the increase in global fossil fuel consumption and growing demand for sustainability,
the advancement of novel technologies and green materials in the oil and gas industry are …

Water purification using thin membranes at high pressures through adsorption and size
exclusion is the widely used mechanism due to its simplicity and enhanced efficiency …

At present, the research and development of adsorbents for oil/water separation are mostly
focused on polymer materials. The third generation of aerogels are made from …

Wettability, a fundamental property of porous surface, occupies a pivotal position in the fields
of enhanced oil recovery, organic contaminant adsorption and oil/water separation. In this …

The threat of environmental pollution caused by spilled oil is rapidly increasing along with
the expansion of oil exploration, the development of maritime activities and industrial growth …

Nanocellulose-based aerogels have gradually attracted attention in the field of oil/water
separation owing to their light weight, excellent absorption properties, and environmental …

Over the past few years, nanocellulose and its derivatives have drawn attention as
promising bio-based materials for water treatment applications due to their high surface …

Regular problems faced due to chemical leaks and oil spills have caused tremendous
threats to lakes and sea water. Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop efficient …

With the increasing deterioration of natural environment caused by industrial sewage and oil
leak, superhydrophobic materials for oil-water separation have attracted considerable …