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spelling Baig, Nadeem Saleh, Tawfik A. 2056-6646 2056-6646 Wiley Multidisciplinary http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/gch2.201800040 <jats:title>Abstract</jats:title><jats:p>Superhydrophobic 3D robust materials are introduced for the separation of hexane and water. For the first time, novel 3D zigzag polystyrene on graphene‐incorporated polyurethane (3D zz‐PS/GR/PU) is prepared using exclusively natural sunlight without any chemical initiator. The zigzag polystyrene growth is accomplished by polymerizing the styrene vapors. The natural sunlight provides a compact 3D zz‐PS/GR/PU material with superoleophilic and hydrophobic channels that allow for the rapid passage of oil, whereas water is entirely prevented from passing. The 3D zz‐PS/GR/PU compact channels are transformed into the compressible material by treating them with toluene without affecting the hydrophobicity of the material. The 3D zz‐PS/GR/PU displays a high‐water contact angle of approximately 150°. The developed materials are characterized by FTIR, SEM, and BET. The graphene incorporation makes surface area of the 3D zz‐PS/GR/PU substantially large compared with PU. It is improved from 15 to 67 m<jats:sup>2</jats:sup> g<jats:sup>−1</jats:sup>. The pore size of the adsorption and desorption in the 3D zz‐PS/GR/PU is also reduced from 354 and 352 Å to 34 and 33 Å. The 3D zz‐PS/GR/PU satisfies the requirement of high‐demanding superhydrophobic materials, like a low‐cost fabrication process, reusability, and tunability. This strategy can trigger large‐scale production with a controlled morphology.</jats:p> Natural‐Light‐Initiated 3D Macro Zigzag Architecture of Graphene‐Reinforced Polystyrene for Gravity‐Driven Oil and Water Separation Global Challenges
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spelling Baig, Nadeem Saleh, Tawfik A. 2056-6646 2056-6646 Wiley Multidisciplinary http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/gch2.201800040 <jats:title>Abstract</jats:title><jats:p>Superhydrophobic 3D robust materials are introduced for the separation of hexane and water. For the first time, novel 3D zigzag polystyrene on graphene‐incorporated polyurethane (3D zz‐PS/GR/PU) is prepared using exclusively natural sunlight without any chemical initiator. The zigzag polystyrene growth is accomplished by polymerizing the styrene vapors. The natural sunlight provides a compact 3D zz‐PS/GR/PU material with superoleophilic and hydrophobic channels that allow for the rapid passage of oil, whereas water is entirely prevented from passing. The 3D zz‐PS/GR/PU compact channels are transformed into the compressible material by treating them with toluene without affecting the hydrophobicity of the material. The 3D zz‐PS/GR/PU displays a high‐water contact angle of approximately 150°. The developed materials are characterized by FTIR, SEM, and BET. The graphene incorporation makes surface area of the 3D zz‐PS/GR/PU substantially large compared with PU. It is improved from 15 to 67 m<jats:sup>2</jats:sup> g<jats:sup>−1</jats:sup>. The pore size of the adsorption and desorption in the 3D zz‐PS/GR/PU is also reduced from 354 and 352 Å to 34 and 33 Å. The 3D zz‐PS/GR/PU satisfies the requirement of high‐demanding superhydrophobic materials, like a low‐cost fabrication process, reusability, and tunability. This strategy can trigger large‐scale production with a controlled morphology.</jats:p> Natural‐Light‐Initiated 3D Macro Zigzag Architecture of Graphene‐Reinforced Polystyrene for Gravity‐Driven Oil and Water Separation Global Challenges
spellingShingle Baig, Nadeem, Saleh, Tawfik A., Global Challenges, Natural‐Light‐Initiated 3D Macro Zigzag Architecture of Graphene‐Reinforced Polystyrene for Gravity‐Driven Oil and Water Separation, Multidisciplinary
title Natural‐Light‐Initiated 3D Macro Zigzag Architecture of Graphene‐Reinforced Polystyrene for Gravity‐Driven Oil and Water Separation
title_full Natural‐Light‐Initiated 3D Macro Zigzag Architecture of Graphene‐Reinforced Polystyrene for Gravity‐Driven Oil and Water Separation
title_fullStr Natural‐Light‐Initiated 3D Macro Zigzag Architecture of Graphene‐Reinforced Polystyrene for Gravity‐Driven Oil and Water Separation
title_full_unstemmed Natural‐Light‐Initiated 3D Macro Zigzag Architecture of Graphene‐Reinforced Polystyrene for Gravity‐Driven Oil and Water Separation
title_short Natural‐Light‐Initiated 3D Macro Zigzag Architecture of Graphene‐Reinforced Polystyrene for Gravity‐Driven Oil and Water Separation
title_sort natural‐light‐initiated 3d macro zigzag architecture of graphene‐reinforced polystyrene for gravity‐driven oil and water separation
title_unstemmed Natural‐Light‐Initiated 3D Macro Zigzag Architecture of Graphene‐Reinforced Polystyrene for Gravity‐Driven Oil and Water Separation
topic Multidisciplinary
url http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/gch2.201800040