Self-cleaning superhydrophobic nanocomposite surfaces generated by laser pulse heating

[Display omitted] Micro- and nanostructured surfaces are known to induce anti-wetting and self-cleaning properties. However, traditional formation of these structures is difficult and requires high-resolution micro- and nanofabrication methods. Here, we demonstrate a facile method for the formation...

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Published in:Journal of colloid and interface science 2018-08, Vol.524, p.204-208
Main Authors: Maurer, Joshua A., Miller, Michael J., Bartolucci, Stephen F.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Carbon nanotube
Laser pulse heating
Nanocomposite
Self-cleaning
Superhydrophobic
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Summary:[Display omitted] Micro- and nanostructured surfaces are known to induce anti-wetting and self-cleaning properties. However, traditional formation of these structures is difficult and requires high-resolution micro- and nanofabrication methods. Here, we demonstrate a facile method for the formation of superhydrophobic self-cleaning surfaces by laser pulse heating of a carbon nanotube-polymer composite. Laser treatment exposes a carbon nanotube network which controls surface wetting properties. Advancing and receding contact angle measurements demonstrate that these surfaces are superhydrophobic. Additionally, surfaces show anti-wetting and self-cleaning properties.
ISSN:0021-9797
1095-7103
DOI:10.1016/j.jcis.2018.04.014