Superhydrophobic and superoleophilic hybrid foam of graphene and carbon nanotube for selective removal of oils or organic solvents from the surface of water

Xiaochen Dong, Jun Chen, Yanwen Ma, Jing Wang, Mary B. Chan-Park, Xiangmei Liu, Lianhui Wang, Wei Huang, Peng Chen

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Abstract

A monolithic 3D hybrid of graphene and carbon nanotube was synthesized by two-step chemical vapor deposition. Owing to its superhydrophobic and superoleophilic properties, it can selectively remove oils and organic solvents from water with high absorption capacity and good recyclability.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)10660-10662
Number of pages3
JournalChemical Communications
Volume48
Issue number86
DOIs
StatePublished - 3 Oct 2012
Externally publishedYes

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