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ArticlePolymers2022

Facile Preparation of Hydrophobic PLA/PBE Micro-Nanofiber Fabrics via the Melt-Blown Process for High-Efficacy Oil/Water Separation.

Han Li, Heng Zhang, Jun-Jie Hu, Guo-Feng Wang, Jing-Qiang Cui, Yi-Feng Zhang, Qi Zhen

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Article in Polymers, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Han LiSchool of Textile, Zhongyuan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 451191, China.
Heng ZhangSchool of Textile, Zhongyuan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 451191, China.ORCID 0000-0003-0075-1560
Jun-Jie HuShanghai Earntz Nonwoven Co., Ltd., No. 88, Jiangong Road, Jinshan District, Shanghai 201501, China.
Guo-Feng WangHenan Key Laboratory of Medical Polymer Materials Technology and Application, No. 1 Yangze Road, Xinxiang 453400, China.
Jing-Qiang CuiHenan Key Laboratory of Medical Polymer Materials Technology and Application, No. 1 Yangze Road, Xinxiang 453400, China.
Yi-Feng ZhangSchool of Textile, Zhongyuan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 451191, China.
Qi ZhenHenan Key Laboratory of Medical Polymer Materials Technology and Application, No. 1 Yangze Road, Xinxiang 453400, China.

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Henan Key Laboratory of Medical Polymer Materials Technology and Application 1-TR-B-03-210117National Biomedical Material Production and Application Demonstration Platform of China TC190H3ZV/1National Natural Science Foundation of China 52003306Zhongyuan University of Technology K2020YY002
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Abstract

Polylactic acid (PLA) micro-nanofiber fabrics with a large specific surface area and excellent biodegradability are commonly used in oil/water separation; however, challenges remain due to their poor mechanical properties. Herein, a thermoplastic polylactic acid/propylene-based elastomer (PLA/PBE) polymer was prepared by blending PLA with PBE. Then, PLA/PBE micro-nanofiber fabrics were successfully prepared using a melt-blown process. The results show that the PLA/PBE micro-nanofiber fabric has a three-dimensional porous structure, improving the thermal stability and fluidity of the PLA/PBE blended polymers. The PLA/PBE micro-nanofiber fabric demonstrated a significantly reduced average fiber diameter and an enhanced breaking strength. Moreover, the water contact angle of the prepared samples is 134°, which suggests a hydrophobic capacity. The oil absorption rate of the fabric can reach 10.34, demonstrating excellent oil/water separation performance. The successful preparation of PLA/PBE micro-nanofiber fabrics using our new method paves the way for the large-scale production of promising candidates for high-efficacy oil/water separation applications.

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melt-blownmicro-nanofiber fabricsnonwovenoil pollutionoil/water separationpolylactic acidtoughening

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PMID35566835
PMCPMC9104379

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