Self-Replenishing Surfaces

T. Dikić, Weihua Ming, Rolf A.T.M van Benthem, A. C.C. Esteves, Gijsbertus de With, Marshall Ming

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Abstract

Damaged surfaces self-replenish their chemical composition by the spontaneous re-orientation of functional groups chemically bonded to the polymer network. The repair of the surface chemistry leads to the recovery of surface functionality. This self-replenishing approach is suitable to recover many surface-related properties and constitutes a major breakthrough in extending the service life-time of functional materials.

Original languageAmerican English
JournalAdvanced Materials
Volume24
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2012

Keywords

  • Hydrophobic
  • Self-Healing
  • Self-Replenishing
  • Surfaces

DC Disciplines

  • Chemistry

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