The frequent oil spill accidents during oil exploration and transportation have caused large
economic loss and catastrophic environmental disasters. Due to low cost and simplicity,
adsorption and filtration materials are often chosen to deal with oil spills, but the outcomes
are not satisfactory mainly because of the awfully high viscosity of crude oil. Herein a
photothermal ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene/MXene composite aerogel with a
high light absorption (99.97%) and water repellency (water contact angle> 148) is …