courtesy of DataPhysics

The recent journal article ‘Nanoscape capture and evolution behaviors of oily aerosols by different wettability membranes’, published in ‘Journal of Membrane Science’, by Xiao Zhu et al. investigates how to capture oily aerosols using different nanofiber membranes.

This study addresses the significant challenge of effectively filtering oily aerosols – pollutants from industrial processes that pose severe threats to both the environment and human health – using different membranes. Key findings indicate that the surface wettability of the membranes significantly influences the filtration performance.

The contact angles of the oil drops on nanofibres were measured using a Goniometer of the OCA series from DataPhysics Instruments. Additionally, the adhesion forces of the drops were measured using a Tensiometer of the DCAT series, also from DataPhysics Instruments. Both measurements provided critical data about the wettability and adhesion properties, which are essential for understanding the filtration mechanisms of the membranes.

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