A Facile Approach for Fabricating Dual-Function Membrane: Simultaneously Removing Oil from Water and Adsorbing Water-Soluble Proteins

A novel dual-function membrane is developed that can simultaneously remove oil from water and adsorb water-soluble proteins by combining mussel-inspired chemistry and 1-(3-Dimethylaminopropyl)-3-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride/N-Hydroxysuccinimide (EDC/NHS) activated amide reaction (EDC/NHS coupling reaction). This study provides a new prospect to introduce multiple molecules on the polydopamine/polyethylenepolyamine film to achieve various functional oil/water separation materials. As a service to our authors and readers, this journal provides supporting information supplied by the authors. Such materials are peer reviewed and may be re-organized for online delivery, but are not copy-edited or typeset. Technical support issues arising from supporting information (other than missing files) should be addressed to 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.