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Underwater superoleophobic mesh with robust Anthurium andraeanum-like attapulgite coating layer for effective oil spill recovery

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Efficient separation of oil‐in‐water emulsion based on a superhydrophilic and underwater superoleophobic polyvinylidene fluoride membrane

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