Pseudo-zwitterions self-assembled from polycation and anion clusters showing exceptional water-cleanable anti-crude-oil-adhesion property.

ABSTRACT: It is of great importance and practical value to develop a facile and operable surface treatment method of materials with excellent antipollution and antiadhesion property, but still a huge challenge. In this work, a series of pseudo-zwitterions are prepared from electrostatic assembly of cationic polyethyleneimine and anionic phosphonic clusters. These pseudo-zwitterionic assemblies provide a strong hydration through electrostatic interaction with water and in turn create a barrier against oil foulants, leading to a nearly zero crude oil adhesion force. The pseudo-zwitterions-decorated surfaces exhibit exceptional water-cleanable oil-repellent property, even when they are completely dried and without prehydration before fouled by crude oil. While using these pseudo-zwitterions-modified po

SUBMITTER: Zhu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8383005 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature