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Preparation of novel magnetic hydrophobic and lipophilic polyurethane sponge for effective separation of oil/water mixtures

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Using a simple dipping method, a novel the magnetically driven hydrophobic polyurethane sponge (MHPS) was synthesized in this work. The isodecyl alcohol with longer carbon chain is grafted onto the sponge surface through substitution reaction and condensation reaction, and Fe3O4 nanoparticles are adhered to the sponge to give it magnetism and make it easy to collect. MHPS were characterized by Fourier transformed infrared, X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive spectrometers. The maximum adsorption capacity for various oils/organic solvents was 24–50 times its own weight. MHPS shows excellent reusability after ten absorption–extrusion-heating cycles. Moreover, it can selectively absorb and continuously remove oil in a wide range of water due to the combination of its high porosity, hydrophobicity and lipophilicity. The magnetism of MHPS makes it easy to collect with magnets. It is believed that MHPS has potential application prospects in oil purification and oil spill removal industry wastewater.

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The authors greatly acknowledge the financial support provided by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (21671026), the Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China (2019JJ40310), Research Fund of Science and Technology Innovation Platform of Key Laboratory of Dongting Lake Aquatic Eco-Environmental Control and Restoration of Hunan Province (2020DT008), Project of Changsha City Science and Technology Bureau (kq2004064).

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    Lu Qi, Wang Zhiheng, Dai Yimin, Chen Ling, Fang Chengqian, Wang Shengyun, Zhang Yue-fei, Li Yan & Wan Li

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Qi, L., Zhiheng, W., Yimin, D. et al. Preparation of novel magnetic hydrophobic and lipophilic polyurethane sponge for effective separation of oil/water mixtures. J Mater Sci: Mater Electron 32, 26291–26305 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-021-06894-3

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