| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5462665 | Materials Letters | 2018 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
In this study, cellulose nanofiber (CNF) sponges were successfully prepared and modified with temperature-responsive poly-(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAM) via surface-initiated atom transfer radical polymerization (SI-ATRP). The structure and properties of the obtained CNF-g-PNIPAM sponges were characterized with FTIR, SEM, TGA and compression tests. Water permeation experiments were carried out to investigate the temperature-sensitivity of the sponge, excellent water flow manipulation could be achieved. The CNF-g-PNIPAM sponge holds great potential in applications such as temperature-trigged microfluidic devices, water/oil separation and filtration.
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Authors
Yirui Du, Huan Cheng, Yingzhan Li, Bijia Wang, Zhiping Mao, Hong Xu, Linping Zhang, Yi Zhong, Xiaolin Yan, Xiaofeng Sui,