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Abstract:A multilayer three-dimensional (3D) structure made of hydrophobic stainless steel mesh has been designed for in situ continuous oil/water separation. The hydrophobic stainless steel mesh was prepared via a facile and environmental friendly method by etching with FeCl3 solution and coating with n-octadecylthiol. The as-prepared mesh allows oils (gasoline, diesel oil, engine oil) and organic solvents (hexane, liquid paraffin) to pass through and repels water. A separation device equipped with the multilayer 3D structure can continuously separate the aforementioned oils from oil water mixtures. The separation efficiency of continuous separation is more than 99.0 wt % and shows little decrease after 10 cycles.
Volume:54
Issue:47
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