Synthesis of magnetic polystyrene nanocomposite by emulsionpolymerization for oil adsorption

Oil spills severely damage marine ecosystems and human health. Recent research focuses onsuperhydrophobic and superoleophilic materials for oil absorption. A magnetic polystyrene (m-PS)nanocomposite was developed for efficient oil spill cleanup. This material uses magneticnanoparticles for easy collection and recycling. The synthesis involved modifying Fe۳O۴nanoparticles with a hydrophobic agent, then grafting polystyrene chains polymerized withPoloxomer P۱۰۵. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy and vibrating sample magnetometryconfirmed successful synthesis. Oil absorption experiments showed the m-PS nanocomposite'sexceptional performance, with an absorption capacity of ۲.۳۰. This makes it a highly efficient, ecofriendlysolution for oil spill remediation

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Magnetic polystyrene composite ، emulsion polymerization ، oil absorption ، ، Magneticnanoparticles.