DOI: 10.1126/science.1078365. Transformation of a Simple Plastic into a Superhydrophobic Surface

Transformation of a Simple Plastic into a Superhydrophobic Surface

10.1126/science.1078365

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Abstract

Superhydrophobic surfaces are generally made by controlling the surface chemistry and surface roughness of various expensive materials, which are then applied by means of complex time-consuming processes. We describe a simple and inexpensive method for forming a superhydrophobic coating using polypropylene (a simple polymer) and a suitable selection of solvents and temperature to control the surface roughness. The resulting gel-like porous coating has a water contact angle of 160°. The method can be applied to a variety of surfaces as long as the solvent mixture does not dissolve the underlying material.

Bibliography

Erbil, H. Y., Demirel, A. L., AvcÄ±, Y., & Mert, O. (2003). Transformation of a Simple Plastic into a Superhydrophobic Surface. Science, 299(5611), 1377â1380.

Authors 4

H. Yıldırım Erbil (first)
A. Levent Demirel (additional)
Yonca Avcı (additional)
Olcay Mert (additional)

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We thank A. Altay M. A. Gülgün of Sabancı University and A. Alkan of Brisa for their help with SEM measurements. A.L.D. acknowledges the financial support of the Turkish Academy of Sciences in the framework of the Young Scientist Award Program (grant EA/TÜBA-GEBİP/2001-1-1) and the Koç University Fiat Fund.

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