Mechanisms and Applications of Superhydrophobic Surfaces
A special issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412). This special issue belongs to the section "Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 September 2024) | Viewed by 4755
Special Issue Editor
Interests: pulsed laser ablation; chemical coatings; 3D printings; superhydrophobic; superhydrophilic; superoleophobic; water harvesting; anti-corrosion; anti-icing; droplet manipulation; oil-water separation
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Dear Colleagues,
After being inspired by natural features such as lotus leaves, rice leaves, butterfly wings, and strider legs, various artificial superhydrophobic surfaces have been developed using physical and chemical approaches. However, many experimental phenomena and mechanism insights remain to be explored to facilitate further development of high-performance superhydrophobic surfaces. In addition, biomimetic surfaces with the uniqueness of water repellency have found remarkable enthusiasm in industrial applications, such as self-cleaning, anti-corrosion, anti-icing, liquid manipulation, oil–water separation, and so on. However, long-term use and maintenance of superhydrophobicity in harsh environments are still significant challenges. Therefore, we are pleased to invite you to contribute to a Special Issue on “Mechanisms and Applications of superhydrophobic surfaces” to encourage researchers to present their novel research findings on this topic. Contributions will focus on understanding fresh insights and applications of superhydrophobic surfaces with high mechanical durability. In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Designs and preparations of superhydrophobic surfaces by directed energy techniques, such as ion, electron, and laser beams, and/or chemical coatings, such as dip coating, spin coating, and spray-up techniques.
- Synthesis of novel superhydrophobic organic/inorganic coating materials.
- New understanding and insight based on detailed characterization of coatings and processes.
- Isotropic and anisotropic wettability.
- The sustainability and durability of superhydrophobic surfaces.
- Self-healing wettability.
- Life-cycle and recyclability of coatings.
- Various applications of superhydrophobic surfaces (self-cleaning, anti-corrosion, anti-icing, liquid manipulation, oil-water separation, and so on).
Dr. Chi-Vinh Ngo
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- laser-matter interactions
- superhydrophobic coatings
- surface functionalization
- multiscale structures
- durability
- self-cleaning
- anti-corrosion
- anti-icing
- oil-water separation
- water manipulation
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