Self-assembled fatty acid crystalline coatings display superhydrophobic antimicrobial properties

ABSTRACT: Superhydrophobicity is a well-known wetting phenomenon found in numerous plants and insects. It is achieved by the combination of the surface's chemical properties and its surface roughness. Inspired by nature, numerous synthetic superhydrophobic surfaces have been developed for various applications. Designated surface coating is one of the fabrication routes to achieve the superhydrophobicity. Yet, many of these coatings, such as fluorine-based formulations, may pose severe health and environmental risks, limiting their applicability. Herein, we present a new family of superhydrophobic coatings comprised of natural saturated fatty acids, which are not only a part of our daily diet, but can be produced from renewable feedstock, providing a safe and sustainable alternative to the existing s

SUBMITTER: Prudnikov E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9771733 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature