Thermal Processing of Silicones for Green, Scalable, and Healable Superhydrophobic Coatings

The thermal degradation of silicones is exploited and engineered to make super­hydrophobic coatings that are scalable, healable, and ecofriendly for various outdoor applications. The coatings can be generated and regenerated at the rate of 1 m2 min−1 using premixed flames, adhere to a variety of sub...

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Published in:Advanced materials (Weinheim) 2016-05, Vol.28 (19), p.3677-3682
Main Authors: Tian, Xinchun, Shaw, Santosh, Lind, Kara R., Cademartiri, Ludovico
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Coatings
foot traffic
green
healable
Hydrophobic surfaces
Hydrophobicity
Materials science
Premixed flames
scalable
Substrates
superhydrophobic
Thermal degradation
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Summary:The thermal degradation of silicones is exploited and engineered to make super­hydrophobic coatings that are scalable, healable, and ecofriendly for various outdoor applications. The coatings can be generated and regenerated at the rate of 1 m2 min−1 using premixed flames, adhere to a variety of substrates, and tolerate foot traffic (>1000 steps) after moderate wear and healing.
ISSN:0935-9648
1521-4095
DOI:10.1002/adma.201506446