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A Lotus‐Leaf‐Like Superhydrophobic Surface Prepared by Solvent‐Induced Crystallization
Author(s) -
Zhao Ning,
Weng Lihui,
Zhang Xiaoyan,
Xie Qiongdan,
Zhang Xiaoli,
Xu Jian
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
chemphyschem
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.016
H-Index - 140
eISSN - 1439-7641
pISSN - 1439-4235
DOI - 10.1002/cphc.200500698
Subject(s) - lotus effect , contact angle , crystallization , lotus , polycarbonate , hysteresis , materials science , nanoscopic scale , chemical engineering , polymer , solvent , polymer science , nanotechnology , polymer chemistry , chemistry , composite material , physics , organic chemistry , botany , raw material , quantum mechanics , engineering , biology
Natural inspiration: A lotus‐leaf‐like hierarchical structure is formed on a polycarbonate plate under mild conditions by successive plasticization and coagulation of the polymer surface. The resultant micron‐ and nanoscale rough structure, shown in the figure allows the common plastic to be superhydrophobic with a large water contact angle and less contact angle hysteresis.