Polymeric Nanomaterials for Advanced Liquid Repellent Surfaces and Efficient Oil-Water Separations
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Analysis and Characterization".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2025 | Viewed by 153
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Interests: bioinspired polymeric materials; superhydrophobic and superomniphobic surfaces; liquid crystal interfaces; slippery surfaces; oil–water separations
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Dear Colleagues,
Polymeric nanomaterials have emerged as revolutionary solutions in the realms of liquid-repellant surfaces and oil–water separations. These materials, meticulously engineered at the nanoscale, exhibit extraordinary properties that defy conventional limitations.
In the pursuit of liquid-repellant surfaces, polymeric nanomaterials offer unparalleled versatility. By precisely tailoring their chemical composition and structure, researchers have designed surfaces that repel liquids with exceptional efficiency. These surfaces not only prevent liquid adhesion but also display self-cleaning properties, shedding contaminants effortlessly. Moreover, the application of polymeric nanomaterials extends to the realm of oil–water separations, addressing one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. Leveraging their intrinsic properties, these materials facilitate the selective separation of oil and water mixtures with unprecedented efficacy. Through a combination of affinity-based interactions and physical barriers, they achieve remarkable separation efficiency while minimizing energy consumption and environmental impact. From industrial spills to wastewater treatment, polymeric nanomaterials offer a sustainable pathway towards mitigating environmental pollution.
This Special Issue aims to spotlight recent advancements in the design and synthesis of liquid-repellant surfaces, including superhydrophobic, superomniphobic, and slippery surfaces, and their wide array of applications, particularly in oil–water separations. Furthermore, this Special Issue will delve into the innovative realm of photothermal nanomaterials, highlighting their potential for light-driven separations.
Dr. Adil Rather
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- polymeric nanomaterials
- liquid-repellant surfaces
- oil–water separations
- photothermal nanomaterials
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