Free-Standing Amphiphilic Organic Membrane toward Ultrafast and Efficient Demulsification.

ABSTRACT: Conventional oil-water separation techniques, such as absorption and flocculation, are still widely employed despite their high energy demands and limited separation efficiency. Membrane-based separation has emerged as a promising alternative; however, its practical implementation is often hindered by severe fouling caused by oil and surfactants. In this regard, the first free-standing, amphiphilic organic membrane (AOM-1) is judiciously designed and interfacially fabricated for the demulsification of surfactant-stabilized water-in-oil. AOM-1 is composed of hydrophilic polyethylene glycol (PEG) - inspired core and hydrophobic alkyl chains, creating an oxymoronic structure that prevents fouling and offers excellent oil permeation even in the presence of surfactants. In comparison, a hydroph

SUBMITTER: Behera DD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12393026 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature