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Sun C, Dai X, Guo Z. Superhydrophobic Surfaces Prepared from Columnar Units by Convenient Electrodeposition with Excellent Mechanical Stability Impact and Corrosion Resistance. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2024; 40:14697-14707. [PMID: 38973644 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.4c01808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/09/2024]
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Regular array structures prepared by laser processing and three-dimensional printing have promising applications in building stable superhydrophobic structures. However, the size of the materials processed by these two methods is affected by the size of the processing equipment, which prevents the processing of large-size materials. In this paper, a columnar unit consisting of a spherical structure with similar mechanical stability to the array structure is designed and prepared for metal surface protection. A convenient electrodeposition method was used to deposit a layer of columnar micron-sized copper consisting of spheres on the surface of a 6061 aluminum alloy. Subsequently, modified ZrO2 nanoparticles and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) were sprayed on the surface to form a superhydrophobic surface with synergistic columnar units and ZrO2 (CAZ). The structure was tested and found to have excellent mechanical stability, maintaining the superhydrophobic properties of the surface even after 200 abrasion cycles of 1000-grit sandpaper under a 500 g load. Moreover, the vertical deformation of the CAZ sample under normal pressure was increased by a factor of 4 compared to the original substrate. Importantly, in subsequent corrosion resistance tests, the CAZ samples showed a two-order-of-magnitude improvement in self-corrosion current density and impedance modulus at low frequencies compared to the original substrate. This strategy is an effective method for preparing mechanically stable superhydrophobic structures that are low-cost and large enough to provide long-term protection for metal surfaces. It is particularly suitable for surface protection of instruments and automotive chassis armor.
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- Chuanhao Sun
- 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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- 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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- 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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Chu J, Feng X, Li Y, Li F, Tian G. Hierarchical Structure with Microcrater Covered with Nanograss Enhancing Condensation and Its Antifrosting/Anti-Icing Performance Inspired by Euphorbia helioscopia L. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2024; 40:10313-10325. [PMID: 38683169 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.4c00934] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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Over an extended period of evolution and natural selection, a multitude of species developed a diverse array of biological interface features with specific functions. These biological structures provide a rich source of inspiration for the design of bionic structures on superhydrophobic surfaces. Understanding the functional mechanism of plant leaves is of paramount importance for the advancement of new engineering materials and the further promotion of engineering applications of bionic research. The hierarchical structure of microcrater-covered nanograss (MCNG) on the surface of E. helioscopia L. leaf provided the inspiration for the bionic MCNG surface, which was successfully prepared on a copper substrate by hybrid laser micromachining technology and chemical etching. The combined action of texture structure and surface chemistry resulted in a contact angle of 169° ± 1° for MCNG surface droplets and a rolling angle of less than 1°. Notably, the condensation-induced adhesion force does not augment with the increase of the temperature difference, which facilitated the shedding of hot droplets from the surface. The microscope observation revealed a high density of condensed droplets on the MCNG surface and the tangible jumping behavior of the droplets. The fabricated MCNG also demonstrated excellent antifrost/anti-icing abilities in low-temperature and high-humidity environments. Finally, the study confirmed the exceptional mechanical durability and reusability of the MCNG surface through various tests, including scratch damage, sandpaper wear, water flow impact and flushing, and condensation-drying cycle tests. The nanograss can be effectively protected within the microcrater structure. This research presents a promising approach for preventing and/or removing unwanted droplets in numerous engineering applications.
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- Jiahui Chu
- College of Mechanical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212100, China
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- College of Mechanical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212100, China
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- College of Mechanical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212100, China
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- College of Mechanical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212100, China
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- College of Mechanical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212100, China
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Holder D, Peter A, Kirsch M, Cáceres S, Weber R, Onuseit V, Kulenovic R, Starflinger J, Graf T. Enhancing heat transfer at low temperatures by laser functionalization of the inner surface of metal pipes. Sci Rep 2024; 14:2557. [PMID: 38297142 PMCID: PMC10830557 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-53062-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/27/2024] [Indexed: 02/02/2024] Open
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The latent heat transfer during vapour condensation in the condenser section of passive heat transport devices such as the two-phase closed thermosiphon is limited by film condensation. Dropwise condensation provides an increase of the heat transfer coefficient by up to one order of magnitude and can be achieved with a water-repellant surface. The inner surface of pipes made from stainless steel was functionalized by laser surface texturing with ultrashort laser pulses and subsequent storage in a liquid containing long-chained hydrocarbons. The pipes were separated into half-pipes by wire eroding to enable laser texturing of the inner surface, and were then joined by electron beam welding after laser texturing. As a result, superhydrophobic and water-repellent surfaces with a contact angle of 153° were obtained on the inner surface of the pipes with a length of up to 1 m. The functionalized pipes were used in the condenser section of a two-phase closed thermosiphon to demonstrate a heat transfer rate of 0.92 kW at 45 °C, which is approximately three times the heat transfer rate of 0.31 kW of a smooth reference pipe.
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- Daniel Holder
- Institut für Strahlwerkzeuge (IFSW), University of Stuttgart, Pfaffenwaldring 43, Stuttgart, Germany.
- ARENA2036 Research Campus, Pfaffenwaldring 19, Stuttgart, Germany.
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- Institut für Strahlwerkzeuge (IFSW), University of Stuttgart, Pfaffenwaldring 43, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Institut für Kernenergetik und Energiesysteme (IKE), University of Stuttgart, Pfaffenwaldring 31, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Institut für Kernenergetik und Energiesysteme (IKE), University of Stuttgart, Pfaffenwaldring 31, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Institut für Strahlwerkzeuge (IFSW), University of Stuttgart, Pfaffenwaldring 43, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Institut für Strahlwerkzeuge (IFSW), University of Stuttgart, Pfaffenwaldring 43, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Institut für Kernenergetik und Energiesysteme (IKE), University of Stuttgart, Pfaffenwaldring 31, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Institut für Kernenergetik und Energiesysteme (IKE), University of Stuttgart, Pfaffenwaldring 31, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Institut für Strahlwerkzeuge (IFSW), University of Stuttgart, Pfaffenwaldring 43, Stuttgart, Germany
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Ma C, Wang L, Xu Z, Tong W, Zheng Q. Uniform and Persistent Jumping Detachment of Condensed Nanodroplets. NANO LETTERS 2024; 24:1439-1446. [PMID: 38237068 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.3c04930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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Realizing jumping detachment of condensed droplets from solid surfaces at the smallest sizes possible is vital for applications such as antifogging/frosting and heat transfer. For instance, if droplets uniformly jump at sizes smaller than visible light wavelengths of 400-720 nm, antifogging issues could be resolved. In comparison, the smallest droplets experimentally observed so far to jump uniformly were around 16 μm in radius. Here, we show molecular dynamics (MD) simulations of persistent droplet jumping with a uniform radius down to only 3.6 nm on superhydrophobic thin-walled lattice (TWL) nanostructures integrated with superhydrophilic nanospots. The size cutoff is attributed to the preferential cross-lattice coalescence of island droplets. As an application, the MD results exhibit a 10× boost in the heat transfer coefficient (HTC), showing a -1 scaling law with the maximum droplet radius. We provide phase diagrams for jumping and wetting behaviors to guide the design of lattice structures with advanced antidew performance.
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- Chen Ma
- Department of Engineering Mechanics, AML, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
- Center for Nano and Micro Mechanics, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Department of Engineering Mechanics, AML, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry, Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
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- Center for Nano and Micro Mechanics, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
- State Key Laboratory of Tribology in Advanced Equipment (SKLT), Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Department of Engineering Mechanics, AML, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
- Center for Nano and Micro Mechanics, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
- Institute of Superlubricity Technology, Research Institute of Tsinghua University in Shenzhen, Shenzhen 518057, China
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- Department of Engineering Mechanics, AML, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
- Center for Nano and Micro Mechanics, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
- State Key Laboratory of Tribology in Advanced Equipment (SKLT), Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
- Institute of Superlubricity Technology, Research Institute of Tsinghua University in Shenzhen, Shenzhen 518057, China
- Institute of Materials Research, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518057, China
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