An anti-fouling poly(vinylidene fluoride) hybrid membrane blended with functionalized ZrO₂ nanoparticles for efficient oil/water separation

Abstract

Functionalized nanoparticle of ZrO₂ grafted with poly(<italic>N</italic>-acryloylmorpholine) was synthesized <italic>via</italic> radical grafting polymerization. The nanoparticle was directly blended with PVDF to prepare hybrid membrane. The efficient separation of oil/water mixture is established.