Bio‐Inspired Hierarchical Macromolecule–Nanoclay Hydrogels for Robust Underwater Superoleophobicity

Abstract

Robust underwater superoleophobicity – oil repellence that is stable under loading – is achieved by constructing hierarchical macromolecule-nanoclay hydrogels (see images), inspired by the oil-repellent nature of the composite surface of fish. The synergetic effect of micro-/nanostructures and the mechanical strength of hybrid hydrogels in general supports the stability of trapped water on the hydrogel surface, endowing hybid hydrogels with robust superoleophobicity (upper right inset) even under loading forces. Detailed facts of importance to specialist readers are published as ”Supporting Information”. Such documents are peer-reviewed, but not copy-edited or typeset. They are made available as submitted by the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.