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Argon‐Plasma Reinforced Superamphiphobic Fabrics
Author(s) -
Liu Shuai,
Zhou Hua,
Wang Hongxia,
Yang Weidong,
Shao Hao,
Fu Sida,
Zhao Yan,
Liu Deqi,
Feng Zhihua,
Lin Tong
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
small
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.785
H-Index - 236
eISSN - 1613-6829
pISSN - 1613-6810
DOI - 10.1002/smll.201701891
Subject(s) - materials science , coating , argon , air permeability specific surface , composite material , abrasion (mechanical) , silane , boiling , acrylate , polyester , plasma , surface tension , polymer , copolymer , layer (electronics) , chemistry , organic chemistry , physics , quantum mechanics
A novel method for preparing durable superamphiphobic fabrics is reported, which involves preapplying a solution consisting of perfluoroalkyl acrylate, epoxide‐containing silane, and silica nanoparticles onto fabric and subsequent argon‐plasma treatment. The coated fabrics show superphobic to both water and oil fluids (surface tension >21.5 mN m −1 ). The coating is durable to withstand repeated laundries and multicycles of abrasion without apparently altering the superamphiphobicity. The coating is also very stable in boiling water, strong acid, and base, but has little effect on the fabric handle and air permeability. The argon‐plasma‐enhanced coating may offer a facile way to prepare durable superamphiphobic fabrics.