Magnesium stearate-coated superhydrophobic sponge for oil/water separation: Synthesis, properties, application

• Published in: Separation and purification technology Vol. 251; p. 117105
• Main Authors: Parsaie, Aliasghar, Mohammadi-Khanaposhtani, Mohammad, Riazi, Masoud, Tamsilian, Yousef
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 15.11.2020
• Subjects: Magnesium stearate; Oil absorption; Polyurethane sponge; Superhydrophobicity; Superoleophilicity; Magnesium stearate; Superoleophilicity; Superhydrophobicity; Oil absorption; Polyurethane sponge

•Synthesis of a robust superhydrophobic/superoleophilic polyurethane sponge comprising magnesium stearate nanoparticles coating and phenol-formaldehyde resin for the removal of organic materials and oil from the oil/water system.•Well coating sponges with the nanoparticles-resin mixture to alter the...