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  • Materials Science
  • Environmental Science
  • Polymer Chemistry

Background:

  • Effective oil spill remediation requires sustainable sorbent materials.
  • Integrating circular economy principles is crucial for advanced material design.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop high-performance, chemically recyclable textile composites for oil spill remediation.
  • To enhance sorbent properties through dynamic imine network encapsulation.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesized dynamic imine networks via one-pot polycondensation.
  • Coated industrially relevant fabrics (PET, nylon, cotton, polyimide) with the networks.
  • Evaluated mechanical strength, hydrophobicity, antifouling resistance, and oil sorption capacity.

Main Results:

  • Composites showed an 8.6-fold increase in stress at break and a water contact angle of 123°.
  • Oil sorption capacity increased by 1.4-16 fold, reaching 28.5-fold for silicone oil.
  • High performance was maintained from 10-50 °C, and materials were chemically recyclable without quality loss.

Conclusions:

  • The developed textile composites offer a sustainable and efficient solution for oil spill remediation.
  • Dynamic imine networks provide enhanced properties and chemical recyclability for fabric-based sorbents.
  • This approach aligns with circular economy principles for advanced material applications.