Magnetic, durable, and superhydrophobic polyurethane (PU) sponges were fabricated by chemical vapor deposition (CVD) of tetraethoxysilane (TEOS) to bind the Fe3O4 nanoparticles tightly on sponge then dip-coating in a fluoropolymer (FP) aqueous solution. The characterized using scanning electron microscopy other analytical techniques. effects CVD time TEOS FP concentration wettability, mechanical properties, oil absorbency, oil/water selectivity also investigated. exhibit fast magnetic...

A facile method for preparing porous polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) sponges is reported. The PDMS are fabricated by the polymerization of prepolymer and a curing agent in dimethicone using NaCl microparticles as hard templates. structure controllable simply regulating weight ratio to size microparticles. feature high compressibility stretchability, excellent superhydrophobicity/superoleophilicity, well chemical thermal stability. sponge can completely recover its original shape even after 50...

The roles of silanes and silicones in forming superhydrophobic superoleophobic materials are summarized, the challenges also listed.

Bioinspired superhydrophobic coatings are of great interest in academic and industrial areas. However, their real-world applications hindered by some main bottlenecks, especially the pollutive preparation methods (e.g., organic solvents fluorinated compounds) poor mechanical stability. Here, we report for first time totally waterborne, nonfluorinated, mechanically robust, self-healing coatings. The were fabricated spray-coating polyurethane (PU) aqueous solution a hexadecyl...

Durable and self-healing superamphiphobic coatings with high repellency to both cool hot liquids are prepared using palygorskite organosilanes.

Abstract Superamphiphobic coatings have wide application prospects in various fields, but suffer from low mechanical robustness. Although some strategies been reported to solve the issue, it is still challenging for large‐scale preparation of robust superamphiphobic via facile approaches. Here, a universal method mechanically by spraying suspension containing silica nanoparticles decorated with perfluorodecyl polysiloxane and adhesive microparticles on substrates reported. Phase separation...

This article presents a facile approach for the preparation of durable and robust superhydrophobic textiles by simply dip coating in nanocomposite solution fluoro-free organosilanes. The exhibit good water repellency excellent mechanical, chemical environmental stability.

Compressible and conductive carbon aerogels are prepared from waste paper, which show exceptional performance for oil/water separation.

Carbon aerogels feature ultralow density (1–2 mg cm⁻³), high compressibility, electrical conductivity (0.1 S cm⁻¹), excellent fire-resistance and very absorption capacity (147–292 g g⁻¹) for organic liquids are prepared. Furthermore, the carbon can be easily endowed with various other functions, <italic>e.g.</italic>, magnetic responsivity superhydrophobicity.

Magnetic, superhydrophobic and durable silicone sponges are fabricated for selectively absorbing floating oils, heavy oils even emulsified oils.

Inspired by the mussel adhesive protein and lotus leaf, Ag-based double-layer polyester (DL-PET) textiles were fabricated for effective removal of organic pollutants in water. The DL-PET are composed a top superamphiphilic layer bottom superhydrophobic/superoleophilic layer. First, PET modified with polydopamine (PDA) deposited Ag nanoparticles to form PET@PDA@Ag textiles. layer, formed immobilizing Ag3PO4 on textile, shows excellent visible-light photocatalytic activity. modifying textile...

Abstract Bioinspired superamphiphobic coatings have garnered significant interests and great achievements are achieved; however, it is still difficult to move them practical applications because of their pollutive preparation methods poor stability. Here, totally waterborne highly durable reported by spray‐coating adhesive layers a homogeneous suspension formed hydrolytic condensation silanes with SiO 2 nanoparticles in water. The surface structure chemical composition, superamphiphobicity,...

A bioinspired separator was designed to simultaneously inhibit the growth of Li dendrites, polysulfide shuttling, and improve performance Li–S batteries.

Photothermal superhydrophobic coatings are supposed promising to prevent ice accumulation on infrastructures but often experience significant performance degradation in real icing conditions and lack mechanical robustness. Here, we report design of robust photothermal with three-tier hierarchical micro-/nano-/nanostructures by deposition nanosized MOFs natural attapulgite nanorods, fluorination, controlled phase separation a hydrophobic adhesive spraying assembly. Phase degree content...

Abstract Solar‐driven interfacial evaporation (SIE) of brine may solve the fresh water shortage issue but suffers from salt‐fouling. Meanwhile, adsorption can extract valuable lithium (Li) is hampered by low capacity/rate, additional energy input and selectivity, etc. Here, as a proof‐of‐concept, design separated solar evaporator (S‐evaporator) reported for simultaneously efficient collection Li + selective SIE brine, accomplishing their complementation using only sunlight. The S‐evaporator...

Abstract Harvesting freshwater from fog is one of the possible solutions to global water scarcity crisis. Surfaces with both hydrophobic and hydrophilic regions are extensively employed for this purpose. Nevertheless, longevity these surfaces still constrained by their delicate surface structures. The zones may become damaged or contaminated after repeated use, thereby compromising effectiveness in collection. preparation generally applicable durable superhydrophobic coatings self‐generated...

Low mechanical stability of superhydrophobic surfaces is the bottle neck we are facing for their practical applications. Here report facile fabrication durable textiles by dip coating in a nanocomposite solution fluoro-free organosilanes. The kind organosilane, molar ratio organosilane precursor and water concentration as well parameters (e.g., nanocomposite, ultrasonication curing time) have great influences on superhydrophobicity abrasion coated textiles. show excellent mechanical,...

A facile approach for preparing magnetically driven durable superhydrophobic polyester materials is developed by simply dip-coating in a nanocomposite solution. The prepared the polymerization of tetraethoxysilane and n-hexadecyltriethoxysilane presence Fe3O4 nanoparticles. coated magnetic samples exhibit excellent superhydrophobicity, superoleophilicity, mechanical chemical stability, owing to tight binding on inherent stability polymerized organosilanes. can quickly absorb petrol, diesel...