Surface wetting has a significant influence on the performance and applications of the
materials. The superhydrophobic surfaces have water repellency due to low surface energy …

In this review article, main focus was on the macro-porous cryogels synthetic routes and
their applications. Porosity of the material is the main factor of attention for different …

The poor mechanical durability and weak fouling resistance of oil/water separation
membranes severely restrict their applications in industry. Herein, a robust PVA/GO@ MOF …

Industrial development generates large quantities of oily wastewater, which poses a serious
threat to the environment and human health. Heavy metal ions, dyes, and some water …

Flexible multifunctional composite films in which opposing surfaces have two or more
distinct physical properties are highly applicable for wearable electronic devices, electrical …

Wettability, a fundamental property of porous surface, occupies a pivotal position in the fields
of enhanced oil recovery, organic contaminant adsorption and oil/water separation. In this …

This article reviews the application of highly heat and pressure resistant polyimide material
for the development of membranes/materials that exhibit unique super-wettability, the …

The traditional oil-water separation methods suffer from many problems such as low
separation efficiency, high energy consumption, and rapid contamination by oil. We …

Membrane technology has a great potential for applications in ecology, biology and
chemistry, but it suffers from limitations such as low separation efficiency, poor stability …

Clean water resources are crucial for human society, as the leakage and discharge of oily
wastewater not only harm the economy but also disrupt our living environment. Therefore …