期刊
POLYMERS
卷 15, 期 18, 页码 -出版社
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/polym15183810
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electrospinning; electrospraying; PET (polyethylene terephthalate); recycling; superhydrophobic
In this study, a superhydrophobic surface was prepared using recycled PET through electrospinning and electrospraying processes. The optimized hierarchical structure showed a high water contact angle. The study also demonstrated the self-cleaning functionality and solar panel efficiency of the fabricated surface, highlighting its potential applications.
Superhydrophobic surfaces, i.e., surfaces with a water contact angle (WCA) >= 150(degrees), have gained much attention as they are multifunctional surfaces with features such as self-cleaning, which can be useful in various applications such as those requiring waterproof and/or protective films. In this study, we prepared a solution from recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and fabricated a superhydrophobic surface using electrospinning and electrospraying processes. We observed that the fabricated geometry varies depending on the solution conditions, and based on this, we fabricated a hierarchical structure. From the results, the optimized structure exhibited a very high WCA (>156.6(degrees)). Additionally, our investigation into the self-cleaning functionality and solar panel efficiency of the fabricated surface revealed promising prospects for the production of superhydrophobic surfaces utilizing recycled PET, with potential applications as protective films for solar panels. Consequently, this research contributes significantly to the advancement of environmentally friendly processes and the progress of recycling technology.
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