Robust and durable liquid-repellent surfaces

F Chen, Y Wang, Y Tian, D Zhang, J Song… - Chemical Society …, 2022 - pubs.rsc.org
Liquid-repellent surfaces, such as superhydrophobic surfaces, superoleophobic surfaces,
and slippery liquid-infused surfaces, have drawn keen research interest from the …

Solar-powered sustainable water production: state-of-the-art technologies for sunlight–energy–water nexus

Z Li, X Xu, X Sheng, P Lin, J Tang, L Pan, YV Kaneti… - ACS …, 2021 - ACS Publications
Alternative water resources (seawater, brackish water, atmospheric water, sewage, etc.) can
be converted into clean freshwater via high-efficiency, energy-saving, and cost-effective …

Ultrathin cellulose nanofiber assisted ambient‐pressure‐dried, ultralight, mechanically robust, multifunctional MXene aerogels

N Wu, Y Yang, C Wang, Q Wu, F Pan… - Advanced …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Ambient‐pressure‐dried (APD) preparation of transition metal carbide/nitrides
(MXene) aerogels is highly desirable yet remains highly challenging. Here, ultrathin, high …

Bioinspired, high-strength, and flexible MXene/aramid fiber for electromagnetic interference shielding papers with joule heating performance

J Wang, X Ma, J Zhou, F Du, C Teng - ACS nano, 2022 - ACS Publications
High-strength, flexible, and multifunctional characteristics are highly desirable for
electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding materials in the field of electric devices. In this …

Surface manipulation for prevention of migratory viscous crude oil fouling in superhydrophilic membranes

Y Zhao, X Yang, Z Cheng, CH Lau, J Ma… - Nature …, 2023 - nature.com
Here, we present a proactive fouling prevention mechanism that endows superhydrophilic
membranes with antifouling capability against migratory viscous crude oil fouling. By …

Nanocomposite hydrogel engineered hierarchical membranes for efficient oil/water separation and heavy metal removal

L Yan, X Yang, H Zeng, Y Zhao, Y Li, X He, J Ma… - Journal of Membrane …, 2023 - Elsevier
The contaminants of oily sewage and heavy metal ions have been increasingly released
into the aquatic environment, which causes a severe threat to both ecosystem and human …

Dual-bionic superwetting gears with liquid directional steering for oil-water separation

Z Liu, Z Zhan, T Shen, N Li, C Zhang, C Yu, C Li… - Nature …, 2023 - nature.com
Develo** an effective and sustainable method for separating and purifying oily
wastewater is a significant challenge. Conventional separation membrane and sponge …

Preparation of 2D material dispersions and their applications

X Cai, Y Luo, B Liu, HM Cheng - Chemical Society Reviews, 2018 - pubs.rsc.org
Extensive research on two-dimensional (2D) materials has triggered the renaissance of an
old topic, that is, the intercalation and exfoliation of layer materials. Such top-down …

Zwitterionic nanohydrogel grafted PVDF membranes with comprehensive antifouling property and superior cycle stability for oil‐in‐water emulsion separation

Y Zhu, J Wang, F Zhang, S Gao, A Wang… - Advanced Functional …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Fouling caused by oil and other pollutants is one of the most serious challenges for
membranes used for oil/water separation. Aiming at improving the comprehensive …

Mechanically strong and multifunctional hybrid hydrogels with ultrahigh electrical conductivity

Q Zhou, J Lyu, G Wang, M Robertson… - Advanced Functional …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Stretchable conductive hydrogels with simultaneous high mechanical strength/modulus, and
ultrahigh, stable electrical conductivity are ideal for applications in soft robots, artificial skin …