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Microscopic Dimensions Engineering: Stepwise Manipulation of the Surface Wettability on 3D Substrates for Oil/Water Separation
Author(s) -
Du Ran,
Gao Xin,
Feng Qingliang,
Zhao Qiuchen,
Li Pan,
Deng Shibin,
Shi Liurong,
Zhang Jin
Publication year - 2016
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.201504542
Subject(s) - materials science , wetting , surface roughness , surface (topology) , nanotechnology , contact angle , surface engineering , surface finish , microstructure , chemical engineering , composite material , geometry , mathematics , engineering
Microscopic dimensions engineering is proposed to devise a series of 3D superhydrophobic substrates with microstructures of different dimensions. Combined theoretical modeling and experiments give the relationship of surface roughness and superhydrophobic properties, important for guiding the design of superior superwettable materials for water remediation and other uses.