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Fabrication of Biodegradable Poly(caprolactone) (PCL) and Poly(3-Hydroxybutyrate-Co-3-Hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) Electrospun Composite Membrane for Oil-Water Separation
Department of Construction, Environment and Engineering, Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
School of Fashion and Textiles, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China
Department of Construction, Environment and Engineering, Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
School of Fashion and Textiles, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China
- 1 Department of Construction, Environment and Engineering, Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
- 2 School of Fashion and Textiles, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China
- 3 Department of Construction, Environment and Engineering, Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
- 4 School of Fashion and Textiles, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China
Journal of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering·Volume 12 (2024)·Pages 135–142·Published 4 December 2024·DOI10.4236/msce.2024.1212010
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Abstract
The biodegradable polymer demonstrates significant potential for addressing the critical environmental challenges associated with oil spills; however, the cellular film structure and hydrophobic characteristics of the polymer restrict their efficacy. In this study, a biodegradable thin membrane composed of a blend of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) and poly(caprolactone) (PCL) was fabricated utilizing the electrospinning technique. The membrane exhibited an adsorption capacity for cooking oil of 10.8 g/g, and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis confirmed the anticipated chemical structures, revealing no evidence of chemical interactions between PHBV and PCL. This research presents an environmentally friendly and straightforward approach for fabricating biodegradable membrane structure with exceptional oil-water separation capabilities.
KeywordsPoly(caprolactone)Poly(3-Hydroxybutyrate-Co-3-Hydroxyvalerate)ElectrospinningBiodegradable MembranesOil-Water Separation
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