International. A group of Chinese researchers have investigated self-rough superhydrophobic coatings for continuous oil-water separation.
Hydrophobic polydimethylsiloxane-based coatings are self-rough on textiles through a non-solvent induced phase separation method.
Self-rough coatings have superior durability in superhydrophobicity. The superhydrophobic and superoleophilic materials obtained were proven to be excellent filters for continuous oil-water separation. The work showed large-scale and practical applications for the consecutive collection of oil from water.
