Synergistic Integration of Superhydrophobic and Lubricant-Infused Surface for Enhanced Liquid Repellency.

ABSTRACT: We present a novel dual-functional surface design that strategically integrates superhydrophobic and lubricant-infused surface technologies to achieve switchable liquid repellency with significantly enhanced durability and self-healing capabilities. By precisely controlling the amount of silicone oil infused─quantified as surface loading─into laser-induced graphene structures on polyimide substrates, we demonstrate a controlled transition between superhydrophobic and lubricant-infused states. This hybrid approach effectively addresses the critical challenges of both technologies: the mechanical vulnerability of superhydrophobic surfaces and lubricant depletion issues in lubricant-infused surfaces. Our systematic investigation reveals an optimal silicone oil loading that maintains excellent

SUBMITTER: Jiang HR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12424165 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature