Abstract
A new PVDF@pDA@SiO2 nanocomposite membrane was fabricated by virtue of the surface modification of polydopamine anchored SiO2 on PVDF membrane through a facile and eco-friendly preparation process. It possessed the superior superhydrophilicity/underwater superoleophobicity properties and presented the outstanding antifouling oil performance and high-efficiency separation ability for oil-water emulsions, which mainly resulted from its special surface micro-nano structure and pore induced capillarity phenomenon. Furthermore, the PVDF@pDA@SiO2 nanocomposite membrane also exhibited the splendid separation performance, regeneration ability and universality for various oil-water emulsions separation. In addition, the oil-water emulsion separation mechanism was discussed in depth. This work might provide a significant guidance for large-scale production and application of this nanocomposite membrane in the fields of wastewater recovery and drinking water treatment.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 434-442 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Separation and Purification Technology |
Volume | 209 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 31 Jan 2019 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Bio-inspired
- Nanocomposite membrane
- Oil-water emulsions separation
- Superhydrophilicity
- Underwater superoleophobicity