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Tang Y, Qin Z, Yan X, Song Y, Zhang L, Li B, Sun H, Wang G. A Shape-Restorable hierarchical polymer membrane composite system for enhanced antibacterial and antiadhesive efficiency. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 672:161-169. [PMID: 38838625 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.05.219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2023] [Revised: 05/15/2024] [Accepted: 05/29/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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Intelligent shape memory polymer can be potentially used in manufacturing implantable devices that enables a benign variation of implant dimensions with the external stimuli, thus effectively lowering insertion forces and evading associated risks. However, in surgical implantation, biomaterials-associated infection has imposed a huge burden to healthcare system that urgently requires an efficacious replacement of antibiotic usages. Preventing the initial attachment and harvesting a biocidal function upon native surfaces may be deemed as a preferable strategy to tackle the issues of bacterial infection. Herein, a functionalized polylactic acid (PLA) composite membrane assembled with graphene (GE, a widely used photothermal agent) was fabricated through a blending process and then polydimethylsiloxane utilized as binders to pack hydrophobic SiO2 tightly onto polymer surface (denoted as PLA-GE/SiO2). Such an active platform exhibited a moderate shape-memory performance upon near-infrared (NIR) light stimulation, which was feasible for programmed deformation and shape recovery. Particularly stirring was that PLA-GE/SiO2 exerted a pronounced bacteria-killing effect under NIR illumination, 99.9 % of E. coli and 99.8 % of S. aureus were effectively eradicated in a lean period of 5 min. Furthermore, the obtained composite membrane manifested excellent antiadhesive properties, resulting in a bacteria-repelling efficacy of up to 99 % for both E. coli and S. aureus species. These findings demonstrated the potential value of PLA-GE/SiO2 as a shape-restorable platform in "kill&repel" integration strategy, further expanding its applications for clinical anti-infective treatment.
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- Yanan Tang
- Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering (Ministry of Education), College of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130022, China; Institute of Advanced Electrical Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering (Ministry of Education), College of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130022, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering (Ministry of Education), College of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130022, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering (Ministry of Education), College of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130022, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering (Ministry of Education), College of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130022, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering (Ministry of Education), College of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130022, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering (Ministry of Education), College of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, 130022, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110004, China.
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Li X, Li H, Su H, Tan X, Lin X, Wu Y, Jiang L, Xiao T, Tan X. Substrate-Independent Superhydrophobic Coating Capable of Photothermal-Induced Repairability for Multiple Damages Fabricated via Simple Blade Coating. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2024; 40:9449-9461. [PMID: 38659090 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c03882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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Repairable superhydrophobic surfaces have promising application potential in many fields. However, so far, it is still a challenge to develop a superhydrophobic surface with repairability for multiple types of damage through a simple method. In this paper, a repairable superhydrophobic coating was obtained on various substrates by blade-coating mixtures of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), and multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) modified with dopamine (PDA) and octadecylamine (ODA). The obtained coating has a good liquid-repellent property with a water contact angle above 150° and a water sliding angle of ∼6° and possesses an excellent absorbance (∼97%) in the wavelength range of 250-2500 nm. Due to its high absorbance, the coating displays an outstanding photothermal effect with a temperature rise of ∼65 °C under irradiation by 1.0 kW/m2 of simulated sunlight. Furthermore, after being degraded by multiple stimuli, including plasma treatment, acid/alkali/oil immersion, sand impact, and the icing-thawing cycle, the coating can recover superhydrophobicity via sunlight irradiation, demonstrating the good photothermal-induced repairability of the coating. It can be expected that the good water-repellent property, photothermal effect, and repairability give this coating a promising prospect in practical applications.
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- Xinyi Li
- Key Laboratory of Inorganic Nonmetallic Crystalline and Energy Conversion Materials, Solar Energy High Value Utilization and Green Conversion Hubei Provincial Engineering Research Center, College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, Hubei 443002, P. R. China
- Hubei Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Microgrid, College of Electrical Engineering & New Energy, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, Hubei 443002, P. R. China
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- Hubei Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Microgrid, College of Electrical Engineering & New Energy, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, Hubei 443002, P. R. China
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- Hubei Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Microgrid, College of Electrical Engineering & New Energy, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, Hubei 443002, P. R. China
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- Hubei Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Microgrid, College of Electrical Engineering & New Energy, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, Hubei 443002, P. R. China
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- Hubei Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Microgrid, College of Electrical Engineering & New Energy, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, Hubei 443002, P. R. China
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- Hubei Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center for Microgrid, College of Electrical Engineering & New Energy, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, Hubei 443002, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Inorganic Nonmetallic Crystalline and Energy Conversion Materials, Solar Energy High Value Utilization and Green Conversion Hubei Provincial Engineering Research Center, College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, Hubei 443002, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Inorganic Nonmetallic Crystalline and Energy Conversion Materials, Solar Energy High Value Utilization and Green Conversion Hubei Provincial Engineering Research Center, College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, Hubei 443002, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Inorganic Nonmetallic Crystalline and Energy Conversion Materials, Solar Energy High Value Utilization and Green Conversion Hubei Provincial Engineering Research Center, College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, Hubei 443002, P. R. China
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Yimyai T, Crespy D, Rohwerder M. Corrosion-Responsive Self-Healing Coatings. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2300101. [PMID: 36939547 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202300101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2023] [Revised: 02/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Organic coatings are one of the most popular and powerful strategies for protecting metals against corrosion. They can be applied in different ways, such as by dipping, spraying, electrophoresis, casting, painting, or flow coating. They offer great flexibility of material designs and cost effectiveness. Moreover, self-healing has evolved as a new research topic for protective organic coatings in the last two decades. Responsive materials play a crucial role in this new research field. However, for targeting the development of high-performance self-healing coatings for corrosion protection, it is not sufficient just to focus on smart responsive materials and suitable active agents for self-healing. A better understanding of how coatings can react on different stimuli induced by corrosion, how these stimuli can spread in the coating, and how the released agents can reach the corroding defect is also of high importance. Such knowledge would allow the design of coatings that are optimized for specific applications. Herein, the requirements and possibilities from the corrosion and synthesis perspectives for designing materials for preparing self-healing coatings for corrosion protection are discussed.
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- Tiwa Yimyai
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Molecular Science and Engineering, Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology (VISTEC), Rayong, 21210, Thailand
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Molecular Science and Engineering, Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology (VISTEC), Rayong, 21210, Thailand
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- Max-Planck-Institut für Eisenforschung GmbH, 40237, Düsseldorf, Germany
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Sun B, Yan L, Gao K. Hydrophobicity and Improved Corrosion Resistance of Weathering Steel via a Facile Sol-Gel Process with a Natural Rust Film. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:46400-46407. [PMID: 37725683 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c10116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/21/2023]
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Weathering steel, which has a protective corrosion product film, is widely used in various construction and landscaping applications. However, it causes metal contamination in the receiving ecosystem via corrosion-induced metal dissolution and rust runoff. Traditional corrosion prevention methods, such as surface coating, also suffer from environmental pollution and high maintenance costs. In this study, we propose a novel method to make the rust film hydrophobic to prevent corrosion while retaining its original appearance. The crystalline rust is used as a natural skeleton, and nano-SiO2 particles are synthesized in situ on it by a facile sol-gel method. The microscopic analysis shows that the flower-like rust flakes provide a primary structure (micrometric scales) and the nano-SiO2 particles form a secondary structure (nanoscale bumps), which is the essential micronanostructure for forming a hydrophobic surface. The as-synthesized film shows strong corrosion resistance, with the corrosion current density being 4 orders of magnitude lower than that of the samples without hydrophobicity. The hydrophobic surface not only prevents corrosive substances from penetrating into the rust layer but also reduces the risk of contamination through its self-cleaning properties. Therefore, the weathering steel with a hydrophobic rust film can be more stable and environmentally friendly for multiscenario applications.
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- Bingyang Sun
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
- Institute of Materials Intelligent Technology, Liaoning Academy of Materials, Shenyang 110004, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, Beijing 100083, China
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Kowalewska A, Majewska-Smolarek K. Self-Healing Antimicrobial Silicones-Mechanisms and Applications. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:3945. [PMID: 37835994 PMCID: PMC10575179 DOI: 10.3390/polym15193945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2023] [Revised: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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Organosilicon polymers (silicones) are an important part of material chemistry and a well-established commercial product segment with a wide range of applications. Silicones are of enduring interest due to their unique properties and utility. Recently, new application areas for silicone-based materials have emerged, such as stretchable electronics, wearable stress sensors, smart coatings, and soft robotics. For this reason, research interest over the past decade has been directed towards new methods of crosslinking and increasing the mechanical strength of polyorganosiloxanes. The introduction of self-healing mechanisms may be a promising alternative for such high-value materials. This approach has gained both growing research interest and a rapidly expanding range of applications. Inherent extrinsic and intrinsic self-healing methods have been used in the self-healing of silicones and have resulted in significant advances in polymer composites and coatings, including multicomponent systems. In this review, we present a summary of research work dedicated to the synthesis and applications of self-healing hybrid materials containing polysiloxane segments, with a focus on antimicrobial and antifouling coatings.
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- Anna Kowalewska
- Centre of Molecular and Macromolecular Studies, Polish Academy of Sciences, Sienkiewicza 112, 90-363 Lodz, Poland;
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Xue Y, Zhao Z, Huang W, Qiu Z, Li X, Zhao Y, Wang C, Cui R, Shen S, Tian H, Fang L, Zhou R, Zhu B. Highly active nanoparticle enhanced rapid adsorption-killing mechanism to combat multidrug-resistant bacteria. J Mater Chem B 2023; 11:7750-7765. [PMID: 37475586 DOI: 10.1039/d3tb01105d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/22/2023]
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Contact-killing surfaces with the ability to rapidly adsorb and kill microorganisms are desperately needed since the rapid outbreak of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria poses a serious threat to human health. Therefore, a series of amphiphilic nanoengineered polyquaterniums (ANPQs) were synthesized, and immobilizing ANPQs onto equipment surfaces provided a simple method for preventing microbial infections. The strong charge-positive property of ANPQ offered the possibility of rapid adsorption and efficient killing, such that all bacteria are adsorbed after 10 seconds of contact with ANPQ-treated fabrics, and more than 99.99% of pathogens are killed within 30 seconds. Surprisingly, the adsorption-killing mechanism made it difficult for bacteria to develop resistance to ANPQ coating, even after long-term repeated treatment. Importantly, in a Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection model, ANPQ-treated fabrics exhibited a potent anti-infectious performance while remaining nontoxic. It is envisaged that the strategy of using ANPQ coating undoubtedly provides a promising candidate for fighting MDR strains.
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- Yunyun Xue
- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, ERC of Membrane and Water Treatment (MOE), Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization (MOE), Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China.
- Center of Healthcare Materials, Shaoxing Institute, Zhejiang University, Shaoxing, 312000, China.
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, ERC of Membrane and Water Treatment (MOE), Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization (MOE), Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China.
- Center of Healthcare Materials, Shaoxing Institute, Zhejiang University, Shaoxing, 312000, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510182, China.
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, ERC of Membrane and Water Treatment (MOE), Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization (MOE), Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510182, China.
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, ERC of Membrane and Water Treatment (MOE), Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization (MOE), Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China.
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, ERC of Membrane and Water Treatment (MOE), Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization (MOE), Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China.
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, ERC of Membrane and Water Treatment (MOE), Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization (MOE), Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China.
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, ERC of Membrane and Water Treatment (MOE), Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization (MOE), Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China.
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, ERC of Membrane and Water Treatment (MOE), Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization (MOE), Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China.
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, ERC of Membrane and Water Treatment (MOE), Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization (MOE), Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510182, China.
- Guangzhou Laboratory, Guangzhou 510182, China
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, ERC of Membrane and Water Treatment (MOE), Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization (MOE), Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China.
- Center of Healthcare Materials, Shaoxing Institute, Zhejiang University, Shaoxing, 312000, China.
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Li X, Yang K, Yuan Z, Liu S, Du J, Li C, Meng S. Recent Advances on the Abrasion Resistance Enhancements and Applications of Superhydrophobic Materials. CHEM REC 2023; 23:e202200298. [PMID: 36779511 DOI: 10.1002/tcr.202200298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2022] [Revised: 01/24/2023] [Indexed: 02/14/2023]
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Researches on superhydrophobicity have been overwhelming and have shown great advantages in various fields. However, the abrasion resistance of superhydrophobic structures was usually poor, and they were easily damaged by external force or harsh environment, which greatly limited the applications of superhydrophobic surfaces. Much attention has been paid to improving the abrasion resistance of superhydrophobic materials by researchers. In this review, aimed at the advances on improving the abrasion resistance of superhydrophobic surfaces, it was summarized and compared three enhancement strategies including the reasonably design of micro-nano structures, the adoption of adhesives, and the preparation of self-healing surface. Finally, the applications of typical superhydrophobic materials with abrasion resistance were reviewed in various fields. In order to broaden the application fields of superhydrophobic materials, the abarasion resistance should be further improved. Therefore, we proposed the ideas for the future development of superhydrophobic materials with higher abrasion resistance. We hope that this review will provide a new approach to the preparation and development of stable superhydrophobic surfaces with higher abrasion resistance.
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- Xinyi Li
- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Advanced Packaging Material and Technology, School of Packaging and Materials Engineering, Hunan University of Technology, Zhuzhou, 412007, China
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- Department of Teaching, Zhuzhou Central Hospital, Zhuzhou, 412000, China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Advanced Packaging Material and Technology, School of Packaging and Materials Engineering, Hunan University of Technology, Zhuzhou, 412007, China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Advanced Packaging Material and Technology, School of Packaging and Materials Engineering, Hunan University of Technology, Zhuzhou, 412007, China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Advanced Packaging Material and Technology, School of Packaging and Materials Engineering, Hunan University of Technology, Zhuzhou, 412007, China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Advanced Packaging Material and Technology, School of Packaging and Materials Engineering, Hunan University of Technology, Zhuzhou, 412007, China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Advanced Packaging Material and Technology, School of Packaging and Materials Engineering, Hunan University of Technology, Zhuzhou, 412007, China
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Li Z, Guo Z. Self-healing system of superhydrophobic surfaces inspired from and beyond nature. NANOSCALE 2023; 15:1493-1512. [PMID: 36601906 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr05952e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Superhydrophobic surfaces show wide prospects in a variety of applications requiring self-cleaning, anti-fog, anti-ice, anti-corrosion and anti-fouling properties, which have attracted the attention of many researchers. However, superhydrophobic surfaces are inevitably affected by chemical corrosion, scratches and wear in practical applications, resulting in the loss of superhydrophobicity. To solve this problem, researchers have developed superhydrophobic surfaces with self-healing properties. In this paper, the research achievements of self-healing superhydrophobic materials in recent years are summarized, and the preparation and repair principle of self-healing superhydrophobic surfaces are introduced from three aspects: surface chemical composition repair, surface roughness repair and double repair. In addition, some multifunctional self-healing superhydrophobic surfaces are introduced, such as conductive, stretchable, antibacterial, etc. Finally, in order to provide a reference for the preparation of widely used long-acting superhydrophobic materials, some existing problems and future development prospects are described in order to attract more researchers' attention and promote the development of this field.
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- Zijie Li
- Hubei Collaborative Innovation Centre for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials and Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, People's Republic of China.
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- Hubei Collaborative Innovation Centre for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials and Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, People's Republic of China.
- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, People's Republic of China
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Guo XJ, Zhang D, Xue CH, Liu BY, Huang MC, Wang HD, Wang X, Deng FQ, Pu YP, An QF. Scalable and Mechanically Durable Superhydrophobic Coating of SiO 2/Polydimethylsiloxane/Epoxy Nanocomposite. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:4612-4622. [PMID: 36631727 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c21623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The mechanical durability of superhydrophobic surfaces is of significance for their practical applications. However, few reports about superhydrophobic coating on certain substrates took into consideration both the mechanical stability of the superhydrophobic coating and adhesion stability between the coating and the substrate. Herein, we put forward a facile and efficient strategy to construct robust superhydrophobic coatings by simply spray-coating a composite suspension of SiO2 nanoparticles, polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), and epoxy resin (EP) on substrates pretreated with an EP base-coating. The as-obtained coating exhibited excellent superhydrophobicity with water contact angle of 163° and sliding angle of 3.5°, which could endure UV irradiation of 180 h, immersion in acidic or basic solutions for 168 h, and outdoor exposure for over 30 days. Notably, the coating surface retained superhydrophobicity after being successively impacted with faucet water for 1 h, impinged with 360 g sand grains, and abraded with sandpaper of 120 grid under a load of 500 g for 5 m distance. The outstanding mechanical stability was mainly attributed to the cross-linking of EP and the elastic nature of PDMS which ensured strong cohesion inside the whole coating and to the substrate. Additionally, the coating showed self-healing capacity against O2 plasma etching. The method is simple with the materials commercially available and is expected to be widely applied in outdoor applications.
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- Xiao-Jing Guo
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
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- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
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- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
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- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710021, China
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Zheng G, Cui Y, Jiang Z, Zhou M, Yu Y, Wang P, Wang Q. Fiber-based photothermal, UV-resistant, and self-cleaning coatings fabricated by silicon grafted copolymers of chitosan derivatives and gallic acid. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 222:1560-1577. [PMID: 36195235 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.09.230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2022] [Revised: 09/22/2022] [Accepted: 09/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Superhydrophobic and hydrophobic properties are generally created by adopting low surface free energy materials. Therefore, most studies have focused on creating surface hydrophobicity by using hydrophobic or fluorinated materials. However, few studies are reported on realizing surface hydrophobicity by directly introducing hydrophilic molecules, which is also a challenge. Herein, with platinum nanozyme as the catalyst, the novel hydrophobic coatings have been rapidly gained via anchoring the polymer of hydrophilic gallic acid and chitosan or chitosan quaternary ammonium salt onto cotton fabric surface. Notably, the novel hydrophobic coatings exhibit significant advances compared with conventional hydrophobic ones created by utilizing fluorinated or hydrophobic materials, which breaks the limitation of employing low surface energy materials for gaining surface hydrophobicity. Subsequently, the sodium methyl silicate was grafted on the polymer's coatings to strengthen surface hydrophobicity and the abrasion resistance of hydrophobicity. Interestingly, the heating could induce the hydrophilicity of cotton fabric to recover to hydrophobicity. Moreover, the hydrophobic coatings also possess good photothermal conversion, UV resistance, and anti-oxidation activity for self-cleaning application and oil water separation. Briefly, the present work may open a new direction for preparing novel hydrophobic coatings by combining gallic acid and chitosan-based macromolecular carbohydrates.
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- Guolin Zheng
- Key Laboratory of Eco-Textiles, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-Textiles, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-Textiles, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-Textiles, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-Textiles, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-Textiles, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Eco-Textiles, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, PR China.
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Preparation of robust and self-healing superamphiphobic cotton fabrics based on modified silica aerogel particles. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.129634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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