Layer-by-layer assembly of polyelectrolytes on hydrophobic particles in aqueous milieu for efficient dye removal†
Abstract
Layer-by-layer assembly of strong polyelectrolytes was successfully implemented on hydrophobic particles in degassed saline water thanks to de-gassing-reduced hydrophobic interactions and salinity-reduced hydration. The resulting polyelectrolyte multilayer coated particles were readily converted to hydrophobic yolk/hydrophilic shell particles for the removal of organic dyes from water via both electrostatic and hydrophobic interactions.
- This article is part of the themed collection: Interfacial Self-assembly & Synthesis