Superhydrophobic and superoleophilic hybrid foam of graphene and carbon nanotube for selective removal of oils or organic solvents from the surface of water

Xiaochen Dong; Jun Chen; Yanwen Ma; Jing Wang; Mary B. Chan-Park; Xiangmei Liu; Lianhui Wang; Wei Huang; Peng Chen

doi:10.1039/c2cc35844a

Superhydrophobic and superoleophilic hybrid foam of graphene and carbon nanotube for selective removal of oils or organic solvents from the surface of water

Xiaochen Dong, Jun Chen, Yanwen Ma, Jing Wang, Mary B. Chan-Park, Xiangmei Liu, Lianhui Wang, Wei Huang, Peng Chen^*

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A monolithic 3D hybrid of graphene and carbon nanotube was synthesized by two-step chemical vapor deposition. Owing to its superhydrophobic and superoleophilic properties, it can selectively remove oils and organic solvents from water with high absorption capacity and good recyclability.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	10660-10662
Number of pages	3
Journal	Chemical Communications
Volume	48
Issue number	86
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1039/c2cc35844a
Publication status	Published - Oct 3 2012
Externally published	Yes

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
Catalysis
Ceramics and Composites
General Chemistry
Surfaces, Coatings and Films
Metals and Alloys
Materials Chemistry

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