Preparation and characterization of a novel fluorine-free and pH-sensitive hydrophobic porous diatomite ceramic as highly efficient sorbent for oil–water separation

• Published in: Separation and purification technology Vol. 254; p. 117620
• Main Authors: Han, Lei, Wu, Wenhao, Huang, Zhong, Lei, Wen, Li, Saisai, Zhang, Haijun, jia, Quanli, Zhang, Shaowei
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.01.2021
• Subjects: Fluorine-free; Hydrophobicity; ISOBAM-104; Oil/water separation; pH-sensitive; Porous diatomite ceramic; pH-sensitive; Fluorine-free; Oil/water separation; Hydrophobicity; Porous diatomite ceramic; ISOBAM-104

[Display omitted] •Fluorine-free ISOBAM-104 as a modifying agent to prepare hydrophobic porous sample.•The sample exhibited hydrophobic in strong acid whereas hydrophilic in strong alkali.•The sample performed excellent adsorption ability and reliability recyclability. The development of sorbents wi...