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Supramolecular Polymers as Surface Coatings: Rapid Fabrication of Healable Superhydrophobic and Slippery Surfaces
Author(s) -
Wei Qiang,
Schlaich Christoph,
Prévost Sylvain,
Schulz Andrea,
Böttcher Christoph,
Gradzielski Michael,
Qi Zhenhui,
Haag Rainer,
Schalley Christoph A.
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
advanced materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 10.707
H-Index - 527
eISSN - 1521-4095
pISSN - 0935-9648
DOI - 10.1002/adma.201401366
Subject(s) - materials science , wetting , fabrication , polymer , polymerization , supramolecular chemistry , nanotechnology , self assembly , supramolecular polymers , chemical engineering , polymer chemistry , composite material , molecule , organic chemistry , chemistry , medicine , alternative medicine , pathology , engineering
Supramolecular polymerization for non‐wetting surface coatings is described. The self‐assembly of low‐molecular‐weight gelators (LMWGs) with perfluorinated side chains can be utilized to rapidly construct superhydrophobic, as well as liquid‐infused slippery surfaces within minutes. The lubricated slippery surface exhibits impressive repellency to biological liquids, such as human serum and blood, and very fast self‐healing.