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Two-Dimensional Nanomaterial (2D-NMs)-Based Polymeric Composite for Oil–Water Separation: Strategies to Improve Oil–Water Separation

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  • Rishabh Anand Omar

    (Centre for Environmental Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur 208016, India)

  • Neetu Talreja

    (Department of Science, Faculty of Science and Technology, Alliance University, Anekal, Bengaluru 562106, India)

  • Mohammad Ashfaq

    (Department of Biotechnology, University Centre for Research & Development (UCRD), Chandigarh University, Gharaun, Mohali 140413, India)

  • Divya Chauhan

    (Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti, 1208-A, Pandit Deendayal Antyodaya Bhawan, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110003, India)

Abstract

Oil leakage and organic solvent industrial accidents harm the ecosystem, especially aquatic and marine life. Oil–water separation is required to combat this issue, which substantially enhances the ecosystem and recovery of oils from water bodies. In this aspect, significant efforts have been made by scientists to develop newer composite materials that efficiently separate oils from water bodies with exceptional recyclability. Membrane filtration is an efficient option for oil–water separation due to its ability to separate oil from water without involving any chemicals. However, relatively less water permeability and a high degree of surface fouling limit their applicability. The advent of two-dimensional nanomaterials (2D-NMs) gives newer insight in developing membranes due to their exceptional characteristics like hydrophobicity/hydrophilicity, selectivity, antifouling ability, flexibility, and stability. Incorporating 2D-NMs within the polymeric membranes makes them exceptional candidates for removing oil from water. Moreover, 2D-NMs offer rapid sorption/desorption rates and boost water transportation. Additionally, 2D-NMs provide roughness that significantly enhances the fouling resistance in the polymeric membrane. This review focuses on properties of 2D-NM-based polymeric membrane and their roles in oil–water separation. We also discussed strategies to improve the oil–water separation efficiency. Finally, we discussed oil–water separation’s outlook and prospects using 2D-NM-based polymeric membranes. This review might provide new insight to the researchers who work on oil–water separation.

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  • Rishabh Anand Omar & Neetu Talreja & Mohammad Ashfaq & Divya Chauhan, 2023. "Two-Dimensional Nanomaterial (2D-NMs)-Based Polymeric Composite for Oil–Water Separation: Strategies to Improve Oil–Water Separation," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(14), pages 1-20, July.
  • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:15:y:2023:i:14:p:10988-:d:1193505
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