Abstract
We report on our recent endeavor in developing superlyophobic surfaces, on which both water and hexadecane demonstrate contact angles greater than 150 degrees and, even more importantly, roll-off angles for 20-µl droplets of less than 10 degrees. Our superlyophobic surfaces are based on a multilength-scale structure, either froma raspberry-like topography or from paricle-containing woven fabrics. The multilength-scale roughness plays a major role in rendering te surfaces superoleophobic (the liquid droplets are in the Cassie wetting state), especially in terms of obtaining low hexadecane roll-off angles. In addition, surface perfluorination has proven to be essential in achieving superoleophobicity.
Original language | American English |
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Title of host publication | Contact Angle, Wettability and Adhesion, Vol. 6 |
State | Published - 2009 |
Keywords
- Multilength-Cale Roughness
- Suface Perfluorination
- Superhydrophobicity
- Superlyophobicity
- Superoleophobicity
DC Disciplines
- Chemistry