Durable, transparent and superhydrophobic coating with temperature-controlled dual-scale roughness by self-assembled raspberry nanoparticles.

ABSTRACT: This study focuses on creating a superhydrophobic, durable, and exceptionally transparent coating with dual-scale roughness by naturally formed raspberry-like particles. This approach facilitates the management of surface roughness at both single and dual scales through variations in surface functionalization temperature. We illustrated that adjusting the temperature of organosilanes functionalization on the surface allows for various reactions, such as the direct grafting of metallic precursors or their polymerization on the surface, resulting in the formation of large raspberry-like particles. We investigated the impact of nanoparticle concentration, functionalization duration, and reaction temperature on surface properties. Our results reveal that a concentration of 1.5 % SiO₂

SUBMITTER: Nomeir B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11336374 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature