Nonflammable superhydrophobic paper with biomimetic layered structure exhibiting boiling-water resistance and repairable properties for emulsion separation

A superior, fire-resistant and repairable superhydrophobic PFDS-paper@ZnO that exhibits remarkable oil absorption–combustion performance is prepared. In addition, the burnt paper with underwater superoleophobic property can be used for efficiently surfactant-stabilized oil-in-water emulsion separation.