@article{b927f34913f240478e1b3a5e75676a9a,
title = "Interfacial engineering of melamine sponges using hydrophobic TiO2 nanoparticles for effective oil/water separation",
abstract = "In this study, the surface modified TiO2 nanoparticles have been synthesized with oleic acid and trifluoroacetic acid (TFAA) as surfactants. The as-prepared TiO2 nanoparticles reveal small particle size with narrow distribution, excellent dispersibility and high hydrophobicity. By interfacial modifying the melamine sponge with the hydrophobic TiO2 nanoparticle, the wettability of the modified sponge can be tailored to be superhydrophobic to water while superoleophilic to oils. Combining with the porous structure of melamine sponge and the excellent hydrophobicity of the coated TiO2, the modified sponge exhibits large absorption capacity (up to 88.1 g/g for chloroform), good selectivity and high recyclability for a wide range of oils and organic solvents. The results indicate that the TiO2 modified sponges may potentially be useful as next-generation oil adsorbent materials.",
keywords = "Interfacial modification, Oil absorbent, Separation, Superhydrophobic, Superoleophilic",
author = "Cho, {Er Chieh} and Chang-Jian, {Cai Wan} and Hsiao, {Yu Sheng} and Lee, {Kuen Chan} and Huang, {Jen Hsien}",
note = "Funding Information: We are grateful to the Ministry of Science and Technology ( MOST 104-2113-M-152-001-MY2 , MOST 105-2320-B-038-014 ) and CPC Corporation ( 105-3011 ) for financial support. We would also like to thank the research fundings from Taipei Medical University ( TMU102-AE1-B02 , TMUTOP103004-2 ). The research endeavors at Ming Chi University of Technology were supported in part by the Ministry of Science and Technology ( MOST 103-2221-E-131-002-MY2 ), by the Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan ( CMRPG3E2091 ), and by the Academia Sinica Research Project on Thematic Project ( AS-104-TP-A11 ). ",
year = "2016",
month = oct,
doi = "10.1016/j.jtice.2016.08.002",
language = "English",
volume = "67",
pages = "476--483",
journal = "Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers",
issn = "1876-1070",
publisher = "Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers",
}