Biomimetic Microfluidic Pumps for Selective Oil-Water Separation.

ABSTRACT: Addressing the challenges posed by oil pollution from both domestic and industrial sources-which contributes to energy waste and environmental degradation-is critical. Here, a new, efficient, and sustainable oil/water separation system is presented using biomimetic spring microchannels created through precise projection micro-stereolithography-based 3D printing technique. This innovative system allows for the swift separation of mixed oil and water phases into distinct and pure streams, achieving a high separation flux of up to 292.5 L m^-2 h^-1. The separation efficiency, consistently maintained over 99%, leverages the synergistic effects of surface wettability and molecular polarity to handle multiple oils with varying densities and surface tensions. Moreover, the bio

SUBMITTER: Wang Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12279168 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature