Journal
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
Volume 289, Issue -, Pages 1-5Publisher
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2013.10.019
Keywords
Superhydrophobic; ZnO nanoparticles; Reversible adhesion; Adhesive force
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Funding
- National Nature Science Foundation of China [21301141]
- Scientific and Technical Innovation Project of Northwest Normal University [NWNU-LKQN-12-6]
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Superhydrophobic ZnO surfaces with water contact angle of 162 degrees and sliding angle of 2 degrees were fabricated successfully by spraying hydrophobic ZnO nanoparticle suspensions without limitations the shape and size of substrates. The as-prepared superhydrophobic ZnO surfaces are low adhesive and a water droplet easily rolls off with the surface slightly tilted. However, after being irradiated by UV light through a photomask, it becomes highly adhesive, on which a water droplet is firmly pinned without any movement. Further annealing the irradiated film, water droplets can roll off the surface again. Reversible transition between the low adhesive rolling state and high adhesive pinning state can be realized simply by UV illumination and heat treatment alternately. At the same time, the maximum adhesive force between the superhydrophobic ZnO surfaces and the water droplet changes from extreme low (similar to 5.1 mu N) to very high (similar to 136.1 mu N). When irradiated without a photomask, the surface became hydrophilic. Additionally, a water droplet can be transfered from the low adhesive superhydrophobic ZnO surfaces to the hydrophilic ZnO surfaces using the high adhesive superhydrophobic ZnO surfaces as a mechanical hand. (C) 2013 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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