Journal of Colloid and Interface Science 2018-04-04

Self-Cleaning Superhydrophobic Nanocomposite Surfaces Generated by Laser Pulse Heating

Joshua A. Maurer, Michael J. Miller, Stephen F. Bartolucci

Index: 10.1016/j.jcis.2018.04.014

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Abstract

Micro- and nanostructured surfaces are known to induce anti-wetting and self-cleaning properties. However, traditional formation of these structures is difficult and requires high-resolution micro- and nanofabrication methods. Here, we demonstrate a facile method for the formation of superhydrophobic self-cleaning surfaces by laser pulse heating of a carbon nanotube-polymer composite. Laser treatment exposes a carbon nanotube network which controls surface wetting properties. Advancing and receding contact angle measurements demonstrate that these surfaces are superhydrophobic. Additionally, surfaces show anti-wetting and self-cleaning properties.

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