期刊
BIOMIMETICS
卷 7, 期 4, 页码 -出版社
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/biomimetics7040196
关键词
biomimetics; contact angle; contact angle hysteresis; surface wettability; liquid friction; Young's equation
资金
- Louisiana Board of Regents
- Intralox L.L.C. [LEQSF(2019-22)-RD-B-04]
- Intralox L.L.C.
This review discusses the fundamental science behind superhydrophobic surfaces developed by living organisms in nature, as well as the technologies and challenges associated with the fabrication and characterization of these surfaces.
Nature has proven to be a valuable resource in inspiring the development of novel technologies. The field of biomimetics emerged centuries ago as scientists sought to understand the fundamental science behind the extraordinary properties of organisms in nature and applied the new science to mimic a desired property using various materials. Through evolution, living organisms have developed specialized surface coatings and chemistries with extraordinary properties such as the superhydrophobicity, which has been exploited to maintain structural integrity and for survival in harsh environments. The Lotus leaf is one of many examples which has inspired the fabrication of superhydrophobic surfaces. In this review, the fundamental science, supported by rigorous derivations from a thermodynamic perspective, is presented to explain the origin of superhydrophobicity. Based on theory, the interplay between surface morphology and chemistry is shown to influence surface wetting properties of materials. Various fabrication techniques to create superhydrophobic surfaces are also presented along with the corresponding advantages and/or disadvantages. Recent advances in the characterization techniques used to quantify the superhydrophobicity of surfaces is presented with respect to accuracy and sensitivity of the measurements. Challenges associated with the fabrication and characterization of superhydrophobic surfaces are also discussed.
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