Yu Zhang, Xinyu Chen, Ying Li, Jie Liu, Kai Liu, Yuanqiang Xu, Xiaomin Zhang, Yongchun Zeng
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Abstract
Eco-friendly cellulose acetate (CA) based composite fibrous mat with mechanically stable pore structure and rough fibers is successfully fabricated via a simple and one-step electrospinning method. Based on the phase migration during electrospinning, the flexible polymer of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) with low surface tension tends to concentrate on the surface of the CA/TPU composite fibers, endowing the fibrous mat exhibiting hydrophobicity and super-oleophilicity. The TPU component creates the bonding among composite fibers, stabilizing the pore structure by increasing the modulus and tensile strength of the CA/TPU fibrous mat. Finally, the as-designed CA/TPU composite fibrous mat could selectively and efficiently absorb various oils from oil-water mixtures featuring high saturation absorption capacity of 28.35–64.18 gg-1 and excellent durability. Besides, the CA/TPU composite fibrous mat exhibits exceptional environmental stability and a continuous oil-water separation capacity to purify the polluted water, revealing a great potential for practical application.
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Composites Communications (Compos. Commun.) is a peer-reviewed journal publishing short communications and letters on the latest advances in composites science and technology. With a rapid review and publication process, its goal is to disseminate new knowledge promptly within the composites community. The journal welcomes manuscripts presenting creative concepts and new findings in design, state-of-the-art approaches in processing, synthesis, characterization, and mechanics modeling. In addition to traditional fiber-/particulate-reinforced engineering composites, it encourages submissions on composites with exceptional physical, mechanical, and fracture properties, as well as those with unique functions and significant application potential. This includes biomimetic and bio-inspired composites for biomedical applications, functional nano-composites for thermal management and energy applications, and composites designed for extreme service environments.