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Structuring Surfaces at the Speed of Light
An emerging laser-based surface structuring technology (DLIP) uses the interference of light to transfer to materials well-defined periodic features...
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High resistance to impalement of highly hydrophobic polycarbonate surfaces with nanosilica-coated rectangular pyramid arrays
Since the surface structure of natural biology was discovered, highly hydrophobic surfaces, deriving from cuticles of animals and plants with...
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Investigation of vulcanization fouling behavior of biomimetic liquid-infused slippery surfaces
Mold fouling during vulcanization is a widespread issue faced by tire industry that urgently needed to be addressed as it can degrade comprehensive...
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Applications of Green Nanomaterials as Surfaces and Coatings
Green nanomaterials are those nanomaterials that have been prepared by using either natural ingredients or the processes which minimize the emission... -
The Construction of a ZnO/CdS Heterostructure with Synergistic Enhanced Effect in Photocatalytic and Self-Cleaning Performance
In this work, we explore the synergy of the photocatalytic reaction endowed with improvement of self-cleaning performance. A ZnO/CdS heterostructure...
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Preparation of a superhydrophobic TiN/PTFE composite film toward self-cleaning and corrosion protection applications
AbstractA titanium nitride-polytetrafluoroethylene (TiN-PTFE) composite film was developed on Q235 steel surface to achieve the superhydrophobic...
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Production of Super-Hydrophobic Al2024-T3 Surfaces by Using Nanosecond Fiber Laser
Aluminum alloy 2024 is the most widely used metal alloy in aircraft due to its superior characteristics. Although the effects of surface chemistry...
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ZnO thin films prepared by RF plasma chemical vapour transport for self-cleaning and transparent conducting coatings
ZnO thin films were prepared by chemical vapour transport method in inductively coupled plasma (ICP). The films were synthesized at different...
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Micro/nanoengineering of functionalized metal surfaces based on short/ultra-short-pulsed lasers: a review
With the advancement of micro/nanotechnology, precise control of the interaction between light and matter at the micro/nanoscale is crucial for...
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Superhydrophobic and Self-Cleaning Coatings for the Protection of the Cultural Heritage: A Case Study Using TiO2 Nanoparticles
Superhydrophobicity and self-cleaning induced by photocatalysis have tremendous potential for numerous applications. The fundamental concepts of... -
Contact Angle Studies on Functional Surfaces Containing Magnetic Particles
Wettability is a fundamental property used in surface science that characterizes the wetting ability of a surface by a certain liquid, and it is... -
Photocatalytic dye degradation, self-cleaning, and chromogenic properties of VO2 thin films for eco-friendly smart window application
Vanadium dioxide (VO 2 ) thin film is a promising energy-efficient material owing to its reversible metal to insulator transition (MIT) property....
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Contact Angle Studies on Functional Surfaces Containing Magnetic Particles
Wettability is a fundamental property used in surface science that characterizes the wetting ability of a surface by a certain liquid, and it is... -
The Morphologies and Wetting Properties of CK40 and AA2024 Surfaces Produced by Chemical Etching and Stearic Acid Modification
AbstractBy applying surface modification after chemical etching, superhydrophobic aluminum and steel surfaces were obtained. With different etching...
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Bio-inspired superhydrophobic magnesium alloy surfaces with active anti-corrosion and self-healing properties
Bio-inspired superhydrophobic magnesium (Mg) alloy surfaces are of increasing interest in corrosion protection due to superior barrier and shielding...
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Rapid fabrication of large-scale structurally colored PS@SiO2 films with enhanced self-cleaning capability
Structural colors are widespread in myriads of natural living organisms measuring from tens to hundreds of nanometers. In recent years, amorphous...
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Effects of detergent on enzyme adsorption onto solid surfaces
Enzyme adsorption on charged solid surfaces can be enhanced or inhibited by switching the solution pH above or below the enzyme isoelectric point....
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Construction of mechanically robust superamphiphobic surfaces on fiber using large particles
Superamphiphobic surfaces have attracted the attention of researchers because of their broad application prospects. Currently, superamphiphobicity is...
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Surfaces and Modified Surfaces for Controlling the Pollution: Different Approaches
Various pollutions such as air, water, plastic, noise, food waste, soil, and radioactive substance’s pollutions are always a severe problem to the... -
Self-Recovery Superhydrophobic Surfaces
Superhydrophobic surfaces are already being used in processes such as self-cleaning, water-oil separation, water harvesting, and other fields....