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Chu F, Hu Z, Feng Y, Lai NC, Wu X, Wang R. Advanced Anti-Icing Strategies and Technologies by Macrostructured Photothermal Storage Superhydrophobic Surfaces. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2402897. [PMID: 38801015 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202402897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2024] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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Water is the source of life and civilization, but water icing causes catastrophic damage to human life and diverse industrial processes. Currently, superhydrophobic surfaces (inspired by the lotus effect) aided anti-icing attracts intensive attention due to their energy-free property. Here, recent advances in anti-icing by design and functionalization of superhydrophobic surfaces are reviewed. The mechanisms and advantages of conventional, macrostructured, and photothermal superhydrophobic surfaces are introduced in turn. Conventional superhydrophobic surfaces, as well as macrostructured ones, easily lose the icephobic property under extreme conditions, while photothermal superhydrophobic surfaces strongly rely on solar illumination. To address the above issues, a potentially smart strategy is found by developing macrostructured photothermal storage superhydrophobic (MPSS) surfaces, which integrate the functions of macrostructured superhydrophobic materials, photothermal materials, and phase change materials (PCMs), and are expected to achieve all-day anti-icing in various fields. Finally, the latest achievements in developing MPSS surfaces, showcasing their immense potential, are highlighted. Besides, the perspectives on the future development of MPSS surfaces are provided and the problems that need to be solved in their practical applications are proposed.
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- Fuqiang Chu
- School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Research Center of Solar Power and Refrigeration, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
- Department of Energy and Power Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
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- School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Department of Energy and Power Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Research Center of Solar Power and Refrigeration, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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Jiao C, Liu D, Chen X, Chen J, Ye D. Durable, multifunctional cotton fabrics with in situ deposited micro/nanomaterials for effective self-cleaning, oil-water separation and antibacterial activity. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 269:131848. [PMID: 38688336 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131848] [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: 02/17/2024] [Revised: 04/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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The facile modification of cotton fabrics for excellent self-cleaning, oil-water separation, and antibacterial activity is of great interest for multifunctional requirements. Herein, a durable, robust, fluorine-free multifunctional cotton fabric was fabricated via in-situ growing zeolitic imidazolate framework-67 (ZIF-67) on the cotton surface, followed by depositing hydrophobic SiO2 (H-SiO2) nanoparticles synthesized via an improved Stöber reaction. Meanwhile, the abundant hydroxyls of the cotton fabrics provided the necessary ion interaction sites for the uniform deposition of micro/nanomaterials, confirmed by the visualized Raman imaging technology. The resultant H-SiO2/ZIF-67@cotton fabric exhibited superhydrophobicity with a water contact angle of 159° and versatile self-cleaning, antifouling, oil-water separation, as well as prominent antibacterial activity against S. aureus and E. coli. At the same time, the superhydrophobic cotton fabric possessed excellent durability and stability against harsh environments, including abrasion, washing, acid, base, salt, and organic solvents. This facile technique can be applied for large-scale production of multifunctional superhydrophobic cotton fabrics due to its easy operation, low cost, and environmental friendliness.
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- Chenlu Jiao
- School of Materials and Chemistry, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui 230036, China; Anhui Provincial Engineering Center for High Performance Biobased Nylons, Hefei, Anhui 230036, China.
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui 230036, China
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui 230036, China
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui 230036, China
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- School of Materials and Chemistry, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui 230036, China; Anhui Provincial Engineering Center for High Performance Biobased Nylons, Hefei, Anhui 230036, China.
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Wang G, Ma F, Zhu L, Zhu P, Tang L, Hu H, Liu L, Li S, Zeng Z, Wang L, Xue Q. Bioinspired Slippery Surfaces for Liquid Manipulation from Tiny Droplet to Bulk Fluid. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024:e2311489. [PMID: 38696759 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202311489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Revised: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 05/04/2024]
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Slippery surfaces, which originate in nature with special wettability, have attracted considerable attention in both fundamental research and practical applications in a variety of fields due to their unique characteristics of superlow liquid friction and adhesion. Although research on bioinspired slippery surfaces is still in its infancy, it is a rapidly growing and enormously promising field. Herein, a systematic review of recent progress in bioinspired slippery surfaces, beginning with a brief introduction of several typical creatures with slippery property in nature, is presented. Subsequently,this review gives a detailed discussion on the basic concepts of the wetting, friction, and drag from micro- and macro-aspects and focuses on the underlying slippery mechanism. Next, the state-of-the-art developments in three categories of slippery surfaces of air-trapped, liquid-infused, and liquid-like slippery surfaces, including materials, design principles, and preparation methods, are summarized and the emerging applications are highlighted. Finally, the current challenges and future prospects of various slippery surfaces are addressed.
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- Gang Wang
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Marine Materials, Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Marine Materials and Protective Technologies, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Marine Materials, Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Marine Materials and Protective Technologies, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Marine Materials, Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Marine Materials and Protective Technologies, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Marine Materials, Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Marine Materials and Protective Technologies, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Marine Materials, Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Marine Materials and Protective Technologies, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Marine Materials, Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Marine Materials and Protective Technologies, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Marine Materials, Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Marine Materials and Protective Technologies, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Marine Materials, Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Marine Materials and Protective Technologies, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Marine Materials, Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Marine Materials and Protective Technologies, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Marine Materials, Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Marine Materials and Protective Technologies, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Marine Materials, Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Marine Materials and Protective Technologies, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, P. R. China
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Li Y, Xue Y, Wang J, Zhang D, Zhao Y, Liu JJ. Antibacterial Hydrophilic ZnO Microstructure Film with Underwater Oleophobic and Self-Cleaning Antifouling Properties. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 14:150. [PMID: 38251115 PMCID: PMC10820557 DOI: 10.3390/nano14020150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2023] [Revised: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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Super-hydrophilic and oleophobic functional materials can prevent pollution or adsorption by repelling oil, and have good circulation. However, traditional strategies for preparing these functional materials either use expensive fabrication machines or contain possibly toxic organic polymers, which may prohibit the practical application. The research of multifunctional ZnO microstructures or nanoarrays thin films with super-hydrophilic, antifouling, and antibacterial properties has not been reported yet. Moreover, the exploration of underwater oleophobic and self-cleaning antifouling properties in ZnO micro/nanostructures is still in its infancy. Here, we prepared ZnO microstructured films on fluorine-doped tin oxide substrates (F-ZMF) for the development of advanced self-cleaning type super-hydrophilic and oleophobic materials. With the increase of the accelerators, the average size of the F-ZMF microstructures decreased. The F-ZMF shows excellent self-cleaning performance and hydrophilic (water contact angle ≤ 10°) and oleophobic characteristics in the underwater antifouling experiment. Under a dark condition, F-ZMF-4 showed good antibacterial effects against Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and Escherichia coli (E. coli) with inhibition rates of 99.1% and 99.9%, respectively. This study broadens the application scope of ZnO-based material and provides a novel prospect for the development of self-cleaning super-hydrophilic and oleophobic materials.
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, College of Energy Materials and Chemistry, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot 010021, China; (Y.L.); (Y.X.); (J.W.); (D.Z.)
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, College of Energy Materials and Chemistry, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot 010021, China; (Y.L.); (Y.X.); (J.W.); (D.Z.)
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Ma T, Wang D, Tong W, Zhang S, Wang J. Chemical Etching, Thermally Driven Combination Strategy to Fabricate Superhydrophobic Fe-Based Amorphous Coatings with Excellent Anticorrosion Property: Based on Hydroxylation Effect. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2023; 39:11864-11878. [PMID: 37556763 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c01665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/11/2023]
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Fe-based amorphous coatings are ideal materials for surface protection due to their outstanding mechanical properties and corrosion resistance. However, coating defects are inevitably formed during the preparation of coatings by thermal spray technology, which seriously affects the corrosion performance. Inspired by bionics, conceiving superhydrophobic surfaces with liquid barrier properties has become a new idea for the corrosion protection of metal surfaces. In this work, based on surface hydroxylation, we designed a superhydrophobic Fe-based amorphous coating with corrosion resistance by chemical etching combined with a thermally driven preparation strategy. The obtained superhydrophobic coatings exhibit liquid repellency (contact angle >150°) and excellent corrosion resistance (corrosion current density and passive current density reduced by 3 orders of magnitude). The results revealed that the superhydrophobic behavior stems from the construction of hydroxyl-induced surface micro-/nanomultilevel aggregates (cluster structures). The hydrophobic agent layer deposited on the surface of cluster aggregates and the nanoparticle elements that constitute the clusters dominate the corrosion resistance of the coating. This work provides an effective guide to the design of high-corrosion-resistant Fe-based amorphous alloy coatings and promotes their engineering applications.
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- Tengda Ma
- Key Laboratory of Electromagnetic Processing of Materials, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China
- Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research, CAS, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research, CAS, Shenyang 110016, China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of ScienAce and Technology of China, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Key Laboratory of Electromagnetic Processing of Materials, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China
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- Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research, CAS, Shenyang 110016, China
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- Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research, CAS, Shenyang 110016, China
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Li F, Liu G, Liu F, Yang S. A review of self-cleaning photocatalytic surface: Effect of surface characteristics on photocatalytic activity for NO. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2023; 327:121580. [PMID: 37023887 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.121580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2022] [Revised: 03/19/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Self-cleaning surface has attracted much attention in the field of photocatalytic degradation of NO due to its dirt pickup resistance and self-cleaning effect under the action of rainwater. In this review, the factors affecting NO degradation efficiency were analyzed in terms of photocatalyst characteristics and environmental conditions combined with the photocatalytic degradation mechanism. The feasibility of photocatalytic degradation of NO on superhydrophilic, superhydrophobic and superamphiphobic surfaces was discussed. Furthermore, the effect of special surface characteristics of self-cleaning on photocatalytic NO was highlighted and the improvement of the long-term effect using three self-cleaning surfaces on photocatalytic NO was evaluated and summarized. Finally, the conclusion and outlook were proposed related to the self-cleaning surface for photocatalytic degradation of NO. In future research, the comprehensive effects of the characteristics of photocatalytic materials, self-cleaning characteristics and environmental factors on the photocatalytic degradation of NO and the actual application effects of such self-cleaning photocatalytic surfaces should be further clarified in combination with the engineering. It is believed that this review can provide some theoretical basis and support for the development of self-cleaning surfaces in the field of photocatalytic degradation of NO.
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- Fen Li
- College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Hebei University, Baoding, 071002, China
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- College of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Hebei University, Baoding, China; Technology Innovation Center for Testing and Evaluation in Civil Engineering of Hebei Province, Baoding, China.
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- College of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Hebei University, Baoding, China; Technology Innovation Center for Testing and Evaluation in Civil Engineering of Hebei Province, Baoding, China
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- College of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Hebei University, Baoding, China; Technology Innovation Center for Testing and Evaluation in Civil Engineering of Hebei Province, Baoding, China
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Park CB, Kim SH, Lee K, Lee JH. Controlling Superhydrophobicity and Oleophobicity of Polydimethylsiloxane-Coated Silica Hybrid Particles. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2023; 39:4829-4837. [PMID: 36947726 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c00272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Hierarchical functional organic-inorganic hybrid particles for versatile control of surface wettability have attracted much attention in a wide range of applications from makeup cosmetics to anti-smudging optoelectronic devices. In this study, superhydrophobic and oleophobic organic-inorganic hybrid particles were prepared by a simple and systematic fabrication strategy using the synergistic combination of commonly available silica particles and polydimethylsiloxanes (PDMSs) with hydrophobic chain ends. Various types of PDMSs with different chain lengths and chemical structures were surface-grafted to silica microparticles through facile physical dispersion and subsequent thermal treatment to form hydrogen bonds or covalent bonds between the inorganic silica and organic PDMS polymers and thus induce a core-shell structure for the hybrid particles, which imparts superhydrophobicity and oleophobicity to the surface of silica particles. The prepared PDMS-coated silica hybrid particles with long PDMS chains exhibited a water contact angle of 151.2° and an oil contact angle of 15.2° due to the rough surface morphology and hydrophobic long-chain effects. Furthermore, the resulting organic-inorganic hybrid particles were thermally stable up to 420 °C. This controlled approach endowed the organic-inorganic hybrid particles with both superhydrophobic and oleophobic surfaces and, therefore, these particles were proven to be suitable for waterproof applications.
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- Chan Beom Park
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Soongsil University, Seoul 06978, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Soongsil University, Seoul 06978, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Soongsil University, Seoul 06978, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Soongsil University, Seoul 06978, Republic of Korea
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Seo D, Cho YH, Kim G, Shin H, Lee SK, Kim JE, Chun H, Jung JS, Choi Y. Permanent Anticoagulation Blood-Vessel by Mezzo-Sized Double Re-Entrant Structure. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023:e2300564. [PMID: 37010002 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202300564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Having a permanent omniphobicity on the inner surface of the tube can bring enormous advantages, such as reducing resistance and avoiding precipitation during mass transfer. For example, such a tube can prevent blood clotting when delivering blood composed of complex hydrophilic and lipophilic compounds. However, it is very challenging to fabricate micro and nanostructures inside a tube. To overcome these, a wearability and deformation-free structural omniphobic surface is fabricated. The omniphobic surface can repel liquids by its "air-spring" under the structure, regardless of surface tension. Furthermore, it is not lost an omniphobicity under physical deformation like curved or twisted. By using these properties, omniphobic structures on the inner wall of the tube by the "roll-up" method are fabricated. Fabricated omniphobic tubes still repels liquids, even complex liquids like blood. According to the ex vivo blood tests for medical usage, the tube can reduce thrombus formation by 99%, like the heparin-coated tube. So, it is believed the tube can be soon replaced typical coating-based medical surfaces or anticoagulation blood vessel.
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- Dongkwon Seo
- Department of Bio-Convergence Engineering, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
- Interdisciplinary Program in Precision Public Health, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, 06351, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bio-Convergence Engineering, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Exopert Corporation, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Korea Artificial Organ Center, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bio-Convergence Engineering, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
- Interdisciplinary Program in Precision Public Health, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bio-Convergence Engineering, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
- Interdisciplinary Program in Precision Public Health, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
- Exopert Corporation, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
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Zhou H, Niu H, Wang H, Lin T. Self-Healing Superwetting Surfaces, Their Fabrications, and Properties. Chem Rev 2023; 123:663-700. [PMID: 36537354 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.2c00486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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The research on superwetting surfaces with a self-healing function against various damages has progressed rapidly in the recent decade. They are expected to be an effective approach to increasing the durability and application robustness of superwetting materials. Various methods and material systems have been developed to prepare self-healing superwetting surfaces, some of which mimic natural superwetting surfaces. However, they still face challenges, such as being workable only for specific damages, external stimulation to trigger the healing process, and poor self-healing ability in the water, marine, or biological systems. There is a lack of fundamental understanding as well. This article comprehensively reviews self-healing superwetting surfaces, including their fabrication strategies, essential rules for materials design, and self-healing properties. Self-healing triggered by different external stimuli is summarized. The potential applications of self-healing superwetting surfaces are highlighted. This article consists of four main sections: (1) the functional surfaces with various superwetting properties, (2) natural self-healing superwetting surfaces (i.e., plants, insects, and creatures) and their healing mechanism, (3) recent research development in various self-healing superwetting surfaces, their preparation, wetting properties in the air or liquid media, and healing mechanism, and (4) the prospects including existing challenges, our views and potential solutions to the challenges, and future research directions.
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- Hua Zhou
- College of Textiles & Clothing, State Key Laboratory for Biofibers and Eco-textiles, Collaborative Innovation Centre for Eco-textiles of Shandong Province, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- College of Textiles & Clothing, State Key Laboratory for Biofibers and Eco-textiles, Collaborative Innovation Centre for Eco-textiles of Shandong Province, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
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- Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, Geelong Victoria 3216, Australia.,Institute for Nanofiber Intelligent Manufacture and Applications, School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, China
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- Institute for Nanofiber Intelligent Manufacture and Applications, School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, China.,State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes, School of Textile Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, China
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Yang Y, Guo Z, Liu W. Special Superwetting Materials from Bioinspired to Intelligent Surface for On-Demand Oil/Water Separation: A Comprehensive Review. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2204624. [PMID: 36192169 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202204624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2022] [Revised: 08/24/2022] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Since superwetting surfaces have emerged, on-demand oil/water separation materials serve as a new direction for meeting practical needs. This new separation mode uses a single porous material to allow oil-removing and water-removing to be achieved alternately. In this review, the fundamentals of wettability are systematically summarized in oil/water separation. Most importantly, the two states, bioinspired surface and intelligent surface, are summarized for on-demand oil/water separation. Specifically, bioinspired surfaces include micro/nanostructures, bioinspired chemistry, Janus-featured surfaces, and dual-superlyophobic surfaces that these superwetting materials can possess asymmetric wettability in one structure system or opposite underliquid wettability by prewetting. Furthermore, an intelligent surface can be adopted by various triggers such as pH, thermal and photo stimuli, etc., to control wettability for switchable oil/water separation reversibly, expressing a thought beyond nature to realize innovative oil/water separation by external stimuli. Remarkably, this review also discusses the advantages of all the materials mentioned above, expanding the separation scope from the on-demand oil/water mixtures to the multiphase immiscible liquid-liquid mixtures. Finally, the prospects of on-demand oil/water separation materials are also concluded.
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- Yong Yang
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei University, Wuhan, 430062, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou, 730000, P. R. China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei University, Wuhan, 430062, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou, 730000, P. R. China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan, 430062, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou, 730000, P. R. China
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Si W, Guo Z. Enhancing the lifespan and durability of superamphiphobic surfaces for potential industrial applications: A review. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 310:102797. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2022.102797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2022] [Revised: 10/14/2022] [Accepted: 10/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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Li J, Liu X, Xie Q, Jia Y, Sun J, Yao Y. Cryogel-Templated Fabrication of n-Al/PVDF Superhydrophobic Energetic Films with Exceptional Underwater Ignition Performance. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27206911. [PMID: 36296502 PMCID: PMC9611366 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27206911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2022] [Revised: 10/04/2022] [Accepted: 10/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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The rapid heat loss and corrosion of nano-aluminum limits the energy performance of metastable intermolecular composites (MICs) in aquatic conditions. In this work, superhydrophobic n-Al/PVDF films were fabricated by the cryogel-templated method. The underwater ignition performance of the energetic films was investigated. The preparation process of energetic materials is relatively simple, and avoids excessively high temperatures, ensuring the safety of the entire experimental process. The surface of the n-Al/PVDF energetic film exhibits super-hydrophobicity. Because the aluminum nanoparticles are uniformly encased in the hydrophobic energetic binder, the film is more waterproof and anti-aging. Laser-induced underwater ignition experiments show that the superhydrophobic modification can effectively induce the ignition of energetic films underwater. The results suggest that the cryogel-templated method provides a feasible route for underwater applications of energetic materials, especially nanoenergetics-on-a-chip in underwater micro-scale energy-demanding systems.
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- Jingwei Li
- State Key Laboratory of Precision Blasting, Jianghan University, Wuhan 430056, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Blasting Engineering of Jianghan University, Wuhan 430056, China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Precision Blasting, Jianghan University, Wuhan 430056, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Blasting Engineering of Jianghan University, Wuhan 430056, China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +86-18655488806
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- State Key Laboratory of Precision Blasting, Jianghan University, Wuhan 430056, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Blasting Engineering of Jianghan University, Wuhan 430056, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Precision Blasting, Jianghan University, Wuhan 430056, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Blasting Engineering of Jianghan University, Wuhan 430056, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Precision Blasting, Jianghan University, Wuhan 430056, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Blasting Engineering of Jianghan University, Wuhan 430056, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Precision Blasting, Jianghan University, Wuhan 430056, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Blasting Engineering of Jianghan University, Wuhan 430056, China
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Wang L, Petrescu FIT, Liu J, Li H, Shi G. Synthesis of Dimpled Particles by Seeded Emulsion Polymerization and Their Application in Superhydrophobic Coatings. MEMBRANES 2022; 12:876. [PMID: 36135896 PMCID: PMC9504608 DOI: 10.3390/membranes12090876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2022] [Revised: 09/07/2022] [Accepted: 09/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Dimpled particles are synthesized through the seeded polymerization of fluoroacrylate and styrene on swelled polystyrene spheres. The morphologies of the particles can be controlled by the polymerization temperature, the amount of solvent swelling the seeds or the ratio of the fluoroacrylate monomer over styrene. Golf-ball-like particles with many small dimples on their surfaces are obtained at low polymerization temperatures or with a small amount of solvent. Particles with a large single dimple are formed at higher polymerization temperatures, with larger solvent amounts or a higher ratio of fluoroacrylate over styrene. The morphology formation mechanism of these dimpled particles is proposed and the application of these particles in the fabrication of superhydrophobic coatings is demonstrated.
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- Likui Wang
- The Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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Fradin C, Guittard F, Perepichka IF, Darmanin T. Soft-template electropolymerization of 3,4-(2,3-naphtylenedioxy)thiophene-2-acetic acid esters favoring dimers: Controlling the surface nanostructure by side ester groups. Electrochim Acta 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2022.140684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Ouyang L, Liu J, Xiao Y, Zhang Y, Xie G, Zhang H, Yu Z. One-Step Preparation of a Superhydrophobic Surface by Electric Discharge Machining with a Carbon Fiber Brush Electrode. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2022; 38:9853-9862. [PMID: 35938418 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.2c00916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Superhydrophobic surfaces are extremely susceptible to damage, which can lead to a sharp decrease in their service life and physical properties. Therefore, developing methods to impart superhydrophobic surfaces with excellent wear resistance is crucial. In this article, a flexible carbon fiber brush was utilized as an electrode to fabricate micro-/nano-structures on a grooved surface via electric discharge machining in one step, resulting in a superhydrophobic coating with excellent wear resistance. Carbon fiber brushes exhibit several notable properties, including excellent flexibility, conductivity, and high temperature resistance. Carbon fiber brushes can adapt to the complex inner walls of grooves. Many nano-structures were fabricated on the grooves via pulse discharge, which resulted in a superhydrophobic surface with excellent wear resistance. The contact angle (CA) and sliding angle of the surface after discharge were 156.3 and 2°, respectively. The processed surface exhibits superior corrosion resistance compared to the stainless-steel substrate. The influence of the micro-groove shapes on wear resistance was tested. The results showed that, after 500 cm of wear, the shallow grooves retained their superhydrophobicity with a CA of 150.1°.
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- Ligeng Ouyang
- State Key Laboratory of Precion Electronic Manufacturing Technology and Equipment, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China
- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Nontraditional Machining and Equipment, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Precion Electronic Manufacturing Technology and Equipment, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China
- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Nontraditional Machining and Equipment, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Precion Electronic Manufacturing Technology and Equipment, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China
- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Nontraditional Machining and Equipment, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Precion Electronic Manufacturing Technology and Equipment, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China
- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Nontraditional Machining and Equipment, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China
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- KingMed School of Laboratory Medicine, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510182, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Precion Electronic Manufacturing Technology and Equipment, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China
- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Nontraditional Machining and Equipment, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Precion Electronic Manufacturing Technology and Equipment, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China
- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Nontraditional Machining and Equipment, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China
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Wang T, Wang Z. Liquid-Repellent Surfaces. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2022; 38:9073-9084. [PMID: 35857533 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.2c01533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Surfaces are vibrant sites for various activities with environments, especially as the transfer station for mass and energy exchange. In nature, natural creatures exhibit special wetting and interfacial properties such as water repellency and water affinity to adapt to various environmental challenges by taking advantage of air or liquid infusion media. Inspired by natural surfaces, various engineered liquid-repellent surfaces have been developed with a wide range of applications in both open and closed underwater environments. In particular, underwater conditions are characterized by high viscosity, high pressure, and complex compositions, which pose more challenges for the design of robust and functional repellent surfaces. In this Perspective, we take a parallel approach to introduce two classical liquid-repellent surfaces: an air-infused repellent surface and a lubricated liquid-repellent surface. Then we highlight fundamental challenges and design configurations of robust liquid-repellent surfaces both in air and underwater. We summarize the advantages and drawbacks of two kinds of repellent surfaces and list several applications of liquid-repellent surfaces for use in the ocean, medical care, and energy harvesting. Finally, we provide an outlook of research directions for robust liquid-repellent surfaces.
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Mao T, Xiao R, Liu P, Chen J, Luo J, Luo S, Xie F, Zheng C. Facile fabrication of durable superhydrophobic fabrics by silicon polyurethane membrane for oil/water separation. Chin J Chem Eng 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cjche.2022.05.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Singh SL, Schimmele L, Dietrich S. Intrusion of liquids into liquid-infused surfaces with nanoscale roughness. Phys Rev E 2022; 105:044803. [PMID: 35590586 DOI: 10.1103/physreve.105.044803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2021] [Accepted: 03/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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We present a theoretical study of the intrusion of an ambient liquid into the pores of a nanocorrugated wall w. The pores are prefilled with a liquid lubricant that adheres to the walls of the pores more strongly than the ambient liquid does. The two liquids are modeled as a binary liquid mixture of two species of particles, A and B. The mixture can decompose into a liquid rich in A particles, representing the ambient liquid, and another one rich in B particles, representing the liquid lubricant. The wall is taken to attract the B particles more strongly than the A particles. The ratio w-A/w-B of these interaction strengths is changed in order to tune the contact angle θ_{AB} formed by the A-rich/B-rich liquid interface between the two fluids and a planar wall, composed of the same material as the one forming the pores. We use classical density functional theory in order to capture the effects of microscopic details on the intrusion transition, which occurs as the concentration of the minority component or the pressure in the bulk of the ambient liquid is varied, moving away from bulk liquid-liquid coexistence within the single-phase domain of the A-rich bulk ambient liquid. These liquid structures have been studied as a function of the contact angle θ_{AB} and for various widths and depths of the pores. We also studied the reverse process in which a pore initially filled with the ambient liquid is refilled with the liquid lubricant. The location of the intrusion transition, with respect to its dependence on the contact angle θ_{AB} and the width of the pore, qualitatively follows the corresponding shift of the capillary-coexistence line away from the bulk liquid-liquid coexistence line, as predicted by a macroscopic capillarity model. Quantitatively, the transition found in the microscopic approach occurs somewhat closer to the bulk liquid-liquid coexistence line than predicted by the macroscopic capillarity model. The quantitative discrepancies become larger for narrower cavities. In cases in which the wall is completely wetted by the lubricant (θ_{AB}=0) and for small contact angles, the reverse transition follows the same path as for intrusion; there is no hysteresis. For larger contact angles, hysteresis is observed. The width of the hysteresis increases with increasing contact angle. A reverse transition is not found inside the domain within which the ambient liquid forms a single phase in the bulk once θ_{AB} exceeds a geometry-dependent threshold value. According to the macroscopic capillarity theory, for the considered geometry, this is the case for θ_{AB}>54.7^{∘}. Our computations show, however, that nanoscale effects shift this threshold value to much higher values. This shift increases strongly if the widths of the pores become smaller (below about ten times the diameter of the A and B particles).
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- Swarn Lata Singh
- Max-Planck-Institut für Intelligente Systeme, D-70569 Stuttgart, Heisenbergstrasse 3, Germany
- IV. Institut für Theoretische Physik, Universität Stuttgart, Pfaffenwaldring 57, D-70569 Stuttgart, Germany
- Department of Physics, Mahila Mahavidyalaya (MMV), Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, UP, 221005, India
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- Max-Planck-Institut für Intelligente Systeme, D-70569 Stuttgart, Heisenbergstrasse 3, Germany
- IV. Institut für Theoretische Physik, Universität Stuttgart, Pfaffenwaldring 57, D-70569 Stuttgart, Germany
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- Max-Planck-Institut für Intelligente Systeme, D-70569 Stuttgart, Heisenbergstrasse 3, Germany
- IV. Institut für Theoretische Physik, Universität Stuttgart, Pfaffenwaldring 57, D-70569 Stuttgart, Germany
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Niu W, Chen GY, Xu H, Liu X, Sun J. Highly Transparent and Self-Healable Solar Thermal Anti-/Deicing Surfaces: When Ultrathin MXene Multilayers Marry a Solid Slippery Self-Cleaning Coating. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2108232. [PMID: 34963016 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202108232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2021] [Revised: 12/08/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Solar anti-/deicing can solve icing problems by converting sunlight into heat. One of the biggest problems, which has long been plaguing the design of solar anti-/deicing surfaces, is that photothermal materials are always lightproof and appear black, because of the mutual exclusiveness between generating heat and retaining transparency. Herein, a highly transparent and scalable solar anti-/deicing surface is reported, which enables the coated glass to exhibit high transparency (>77% transmittance at 550 nm) and meanwhile causes a >30 °C surface temperature increase relative to the ambient environment under 1.0 sun illumination. Such a transparent anti-/deicing surface can be fabricated onto a large class of substrates (e.g., glass, ceramics, metals, plastics), by applying a solid omniphobic slippery coating onto layer-by-layer-assembled ultrathin MXene multilayers. Hence, the surface possesses a self-cleaning ability to shed waterborne and oil-based liquids thanks to residue-free slipping motion. Passive anti-icing and active deicing capabilities are, respectively, obtained on the solar thermal surface, which effectively prevents water from freezing and simultaneously melts pre-formed ice and thick frost. The self-cleaning effect enables residue-free removal of unfrozen water and interfacially melted ice/frost to boost the anti-/deicing efficiency. Importantly, the surface is capable of self-healing under illumination to repair physical damage and chemical degradation.
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- Wenwen Niu
- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- Guangdong and Hong Kong Joint Research Centre for Optical Fiber Sensors, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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- Future Industries Institute, University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes, South Australia, 5095, Australia
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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Zhou X, Liu J, Liu W, Steffen W, Butt HJ. Fabrication of Stretchable Superamphiphobic Surfaces with Deformation-Induced Rearrangeable Structures. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2107901. [PMID: 34989448 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202107901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2021] [Revised: 12/21/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Stretchable superamphiphobic surfaces with a high deformation resistance are in demand to achieve liquid-repellent performance in flexible electronics, artificial skin, and textile dressings. However, it is challenging to make mechanically robust superamphiphobic coatings, which maintain their superliquid repellency in a highly stretched state. Here, a stretchable superamphiphobic surface is reported, on which the microstructures can rearrange during stretching to maintain a stable superamphiphobicity even under a high tensile strain. The surface is prepared by spray-coating silicone nanofilaments onto a prestretched substrate (e.g., cis-1,4-polyisoprene) with poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS) layer as a binder. After subsequent fluorination, this surface keeps its superamphiphobicity to both water and n-hexadecane up to the tensile strain of at least 225%. The binding PDMS layer and rearrangeable structures maximize the deformation resistance of the surface during the stretching process. The superamphiphobicity and morphology of the surface are maintained even after 1000 stretch-release cycles. Taking advantage of the mentioned benefits, a liquid manipulation system is designed, which has the potential for fabricating reusable and low-cost platforms for biochemical detection and lab-on-a-chip systems.
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- Xiaoteng Zhou
- Key Laboratory of Green Printing, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
- Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Ackermannweg 10, 55128, Mainz, Germany
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- Key Laboratory of Green Printing, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
- Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Ackermannweg 10, 55128, Mainz, Germany
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- Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Ackermannweg 10, 55128, Mainz, Germany
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- Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Ackermannweg 10, 55128, Mainz, Germany
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- Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Ackermannweg 10, 55128, Mainz, Germany
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Yong J, Yang Q, Hou X, Chen F. Emerging Separation Applications of Surface Superwettability. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12040688. [PMID: 35215017 PMCID: PMC8878479 DOI: 10.3390/nano12040688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2022] [Revised: 02/13/2022] [Accepted: 02/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Human beings are facing severe global environmental problems and sustainable development problems. Effective separation technology plays an essential role in solving these challenges. In the past decades, superwettability (e.g., superhydrophobicity and underwater superoleophobicity) has succeeded in achieving oil/water separation. The mixture of oil and water is just the tip of the iceberg of the mixtures that need to be separated, so the wettability-based separation strategy should be extended to treat other kinds of liquid/liquid or liquid/gas mixtures. This review aims at generalizing the approach of the well-developed oil/water separation to separate various multiphase mixtures based on the surface superwettability. Superhydrophobic and even superoleophobic surface microstructures have liquid-repellent properties, making different liquids keep away from them. Inspired by the process of oil/water separation, liquid polymers can be separated from water by using underwater superpolymphobic materials. Meanwhile, the underwater superaerophobic and superaerophilic porous materials are successfully used to collect or remove gas bubbles in a liquid, thus achieving liquid/gas separation. We believe that the diversified wettability-based separation methods can be potentially applied in industrial manufacture, energy use, environmental protection, agricultural production, and so on.
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- Jiale Yong
- State Key Laboratory for Manufacturing System Engineering and Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Photonics Technology for Information, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China; (J.Y.); (X.H.)
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China;
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- State Key Laboratory for Manufacturing System Engineering and Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Photonics Technology for Information, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China; (J.Y.); (X.H.)
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- State Key Laboratory for Manufacturing System Engineering and Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Photonics Technology for Information, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China; (J.Y.); (X.H.)
- Correspondence:
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Ismail MF, Islam MA, Khorshidi B, Tehrani-Bagha A, Sadrzadeh M. Surface characterization of thin-film composite membranes using contact angle technique: Review of quantification strategies and applications. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 299:102524. [PMID: 34620491 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2021.102524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2021] [Revised: 09/17/2021] [Accepted: 09/18/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Thin-film composite (TFC) membranes are the most widely used membranes for low-cost and energy-efficient water desalination processes. Proper control over the three influential surface parameters, namely wettability, roughness, and surface charge, is vital in optimizing the TFC membrane surface and permeation properties. More specifically, the surface properties of TFC membranes are often tailored by incorporating novel special wettability materials to increase hydrophilicity and tune surface physicochemical heterogeneity. These essential parameters affect the membrane permeability and antifouling properties. The membrane surface characterization protocols employed to date are rather controversial, and there is no general agreement about the metrics used to evaluate the surface hydrophilicity and physicochemical heterogeneity. In this review, we surveyed and critically evaluated the process that emerged for understanding the membrane surface properties using the simple and economical contact angle analysis technique. Contact angle analysis allows the estimation of surface wettability, surface free energy, surface charge, oleophobicity, contact angle hysteresis, and free energy of interaction; all coordinatively influence the membrane permeation and fouling properties. This review will provide insights into simplifying the evaluation of membrane properties by contact angle analysis that will ultimately expedite the membrane development process by reducing the time and expenses required for the characterization to confirm the success and the impact of any modification.
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Xu M, Cheng J, Du X, Guo Q, Huang Y, Huang Q. Amphiphobic electrospun PTFE nanofibrous membranes for robust membrane distillation process. J Memb Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2021.119876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Ciffréo L, Marchand C, Szczepanski CR, Medici MG, Godeau G. Bioinspired and Post-Functionalized 3D-Printed Surfaces with Parahydrophobic Properties. Biomimetics (Basel) 2021; 6:biomimetics6040071. [PMID: 34940014 PMCID: PMC8698420 DOI: 10.3390/biomimetics6040071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2021] [Revised: 12/06/2021] [Accepted: 12/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Desertification is a growing risk for humanity. Studies show that water access will be the leading cause of massive migration in the future. For this reason, significant research efforts are devoted to identifying new sources of water. Among this work, one of the more interesting strategies takes advantage of atmospheric non-liquid water using water harvesting. Various strategies exist to harvest water, but many suffer from low yield. In this work, we take inspiration from a Mexican plant (Echeveria pulvinate) to prepare a material suitable for future water harvesting applications. Observation of E. pulvinate reveals that parahydrophobic properties are favorable for water harvesting. To mimic these properties, we leveraged a combination of 3D printing and post-functionalization to control surface wettability and obtain parahydrophobic properties. The prepared surfaces were investigated using IR and SEM. The surface roughness and wettability were also investigated to completely describe the elaborated surfaces and strongly hydrophobic surfaces with parahydrophobic properties are reported. This new approach offers a powerful platform to develop parahydrophobic features with desired three-dimensional shape.
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- Léna Ciffréo
- Institut Méditerranéen du Risque de l’Environnement et du Développement Durable (IMREDD), Université Côte d’Azur, 06200 Nice, France; (L.C.); (C.M.)
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- Institut Méditerranéen du Risque de l’Environnement et du Développement Durable (IMREDD), Université Côte d’Azur, 06200 Nice, France; (L.C.); (C.M.)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering & Materials Science, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA;
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- Institut de Physique de Nice (INPHYNI), Université Côte d’Azur, UMR 7010, 06000 Nice, France;
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- Institut Méditerranéen du Risque de l’Environnement et du Développement Durable (IMREDD), Université Côte d’Azur, 06200 Nice, France; (L.C.); (C.M.)
- Institut de Physique de Nice (INPHYNI), Université Côte d’Azur, UMR 7010, 06000 Nice, France;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +33-489-152-904
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Fu K, Zhang G, Liu Y, Tan J, Zhang H, Zhang Q. All-organic Superhydrophobic Coating Comprising Raspberry-like Particles and Fluorinated Polyurethane Prepared via Thiol-click Reaction. Macromol Rapid Commun 2021; 43:e2100599. [PMID: 34850991 DOI: 10.1002/marc.202100599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2021] [Revised: 11/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Mechanically robust superhydrophobic coatings have been extensively reported using chemically susceptible inorganic fillers like SiO2, TiO2, ZnO, etc. for constructing micro-nano structures. Organic particles are good candidates for improving chemical resistance, whereas the synthesis of organic particles with well-defined and stable micro-nano structures remains exclusive. Here, an all-organic, cross-linked superhydrophobic coating comprising raspberry-like fluorinated micro particles (RLFMP) and fluorinated polyurethane (FPU) was prepared via thiol-click reaction. Benefiting from the robust micro-nano structure of RLFMP and the excellent flexibility of FPU, the coating could maintain superhydrophobic after severe alkali corrosion or mechanical damage, while the superhydrophobicity could be repaired readily by the fast recovery of micro-nano roughness and migration of branched fluoroalkyl chains to the coating surface. Our design strategy is expected to provide a good application of thiol-click chemistry. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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- Kang Fu
- Key Laboratory of Special Functional and Smart Polymer Materials of Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Special Functional and Smart Polymer Materials of Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China.,National Demonstration Center for Experimental Light Chemistry Engineering Education, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an, 710021, China
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- Key Laboratory of Special Functional and Smart Polymer Materials of Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Special Functional and Smart Polymer Materials of Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, PR China
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Zhao J, Wang B, Pan Y, Wang W, Zhao C. Molecular dynamics simulation on wetting behaviors of n-octane and water droplets on polytetrafluoroethylene surfaces. Chem Phys Lett 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cplett.2021.139161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Durable superhydrophobic and oleophobic cotton fabric based on the grafting of fluorinated POSS through silane coupling and thiol-ene click reaction. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2021.127566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Zhang J, Zhao X, Wei J, Li B, Zhang J. Superhydrophobic Coatings with Photothermal Self-Healing Chemical Composition and Microstructure for Efficient Corrosion Protection of Magnesium Alloy. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2021; 37:13527-13536. [PMID: 34724379 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.1c02355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Self-healing superhydrophobic coatings have a wide potential for practical applications by prolonging their lifespan, but still suffer from some shortcomings, for example, difficulty in repairing microstructure damage, limited self-healing cycles, and more importantly the inability to self-heal while in service. Herein, we present the fabrication of superhydrophobic coatings having photothermal self-healing chemical composition and microstructure for the high performance anticorrosion of Mg alloy. The coatings contain a shape-memory polymer (SMP) primer and an upper superhydrophobic coating composed of fluorinated polysiloxane-modified multiwalled carbon nanotubes (PF-POS@MWCNTs). The coatings have good superhydrophobicity, photothermal effect, and anticorrosion performance. The coatings show excellent self-healing performance in response to chemical and microstructure damage, such as rapid self-healing under 1 sun irradiation in 10 min, complete self-healing after serious damage (e.g., 10 damage and self-healing cycles and complex microstructure damage), and even self-healing under natural sunlight in 4 h. Moreover, the self-healed coatings show good corrosion protection for magnesium alloy in the neutral salt spray test. These are because of the combination of the SMP primer with good shape-memory effect and the PF-POS@MWCNTs coating with good superhydrophobicity, photothermal effect, and embedded PF-POS. The coatings are self-healable under natural sunlight while in service and thus may find applications in diverse fields.
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- Jiaojiao Zhang
- Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Petrochemical Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou 730050, People's Republic of China
- Center of Eco-Material and Green Chemistry, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Petrochemical Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou 730050, People's Republic of China
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- Center of Eco-Material and Green Chemistry, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, People's Republic of China
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- Center of Eco-Material and Green Chemistry, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, People's Republic of China
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- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, People's Republic of China
- Center of Eco-Material and Green Chemistry, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, People's Republic of China
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Liao X, Goh K, Liao Y, Wang R, Razaqpur AG. Bio-inspired super liquid-repellent membranes for membrane distillation: Mechanisms, fabrications and applications. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2021; 297:102547. [PMID: 34687984 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2021.102547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2021] [Revised: 10/02/2021] [Accepted: 10/08/2021] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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With the aggravation of the global water crisis, membrane distillation (MD) for seawater desalination and hypersaline wastewater treatment is highlighted due to its low operating temperature, low hydrostatic pressure, and theoretically 100% rejection. However, some issues still impede the large-scale applications of MD technology, such as membrane fouling, scaling and unsatisfactory wetting resistance. Bio-inspired super liquid-repellent membranes have progressed rapidly in the past decades and been considered as one of the most promising approaches to overcome the above problems. This review for the first time systematically summarizes and analyzes the mechanisms of different super liquid-repellent surfaces, their preparation and modification methods, and anti-wetting/fouling/scaling performances in the MD process. Firstly, the topology theories of in-air superhydrophobic, in-air omniphobic and underwater superoleophobic surfaces are illustrated using different models. Secondly, the fabrication methods of various super liquid-repellent membranes are classified. The merits and demerits of each method are illustrated. Thirdly, the anti-wetting/fouling/scaling mechanisms of super liquid-repellent membranes are summarized. Finally, the conclusions and perspectives of the bio-inspired super liquid-repellent membranes are elaborated. It is anticipated that the systematic review herein can provide readers with foundational knowledge and current progress of super liquid-repellent membranes, and inspire researchers to overcome the challenges up ahead.
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- Xiangjun Liao
- Sino-Canadian Joint R&D Center for Water and Environmental Safety, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, No.38 Tongyan Road, Jinnan District, Tianjin 300350, PR China
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- Singapore Membrane Technology Centre, Nanyang Environment and Water Res. Institute, Nanyang Technological University, 1 Cleantech Loop, Singapore 637141, Singapore
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- Sino-Canadian Joint R&D Center for Water and Environmental Safety, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, No.38 Tongyan Road, Jinnan District, Tianjin 300350, PR China.
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- Singapore Membrane Technology Centre, Nanyang Environment and Water Res. Institute, Nanyang Technological University, 1 Cleantech Loop, Singapore 637141, Singapore; School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798, Singapore
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- Sino-Canadian Joint R&D Center for Water and Environmental Safety, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, No.38 Tongyan Road, Jinnan District, Tianjin 300350, PR China.
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Fradin C, Guittard F, Darmanin T. Designing Tunable Omniphobic Surfaces by Controlling the Electropolymerization Sites of Carbazole‐Based Monomers. MACROMOL CHEM PHYS 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/macp.202100262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Li W, Wang Y, Tang X, Yuen TTT, Han X, Li J, Huang N, Chan JFW, Chu H, Wang L. Liquid repellency enabled antipathogen coatings. Mater Today Bio 2021; 12:100145. [PMID: 34642656 PMCID: PMC8495064 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2021.100145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2021] [Revised: 09/23/2021] [Accepted: 09/30/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Currently, Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)-a respiratory contagion spreading through expiratory droplets-has evolved into a global pandemic, severely impacting the public health. Importantly, the emerging of immune evasion SARS-CoV-2 variants and the limited effect of current antivirals against SARS-CoV-2 in clinical trials suggested that alternative strategies in addition to the conventional vaccines and antivirals are required to successfully control the COVID-19 pandemic. Here, we propose to use liquid-repellent coatings to prevent the spread of the disease in the absence of effective vaccines, antimicrobial agents, or therapeutics, wherein the deposition and penetration of pathogen droplets are prohibited. We use SARS-CoV-2 as a model pathogen and find that SARS-CoV-2 remnants are reduced by seven orders of magnitude on coated surfaces, yielding a repelling efficacy far outperforming the inactivation rate of disinfectants. The SARS-CoV-2 remnant scales exponentially with the liquid/solid adhesion, uncovering the mechanism and effective means for minimizing pathogen attachment. The antipathogen coating that both repels and inactivates pathogens is demonstrated by incorporating the super-liquid-repellent coating with antipathogen additives. Together with its versatility over a wide range of substrates and pathogens, the novel antipathogen coating is of considerable value for infection control in everyday life as well as during pandemics.
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- W Li
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- HKU-Zhejiang Institute of Research and Innovation (HKU-ZIRI), Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311300, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Emerging Infectious Diseases, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Carol Yu Centre for Infection, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Department of Microbiology, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- HKU-Zhejiang Institute of Research and Innovation (HKU-ZIRI), Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311300, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Emerging Infectious Diseases, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Carol Yu Centre for Infection, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Department of Microbiology, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- HKU-Zhejiang Institute of Research and Innovation (HKU-ZIRI), Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311300, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- HKU-Zhejiang Institute of Research and Innovation (HKU-ZIRI), Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311300, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- State Key Laboratory of Emerging Infectious Diseases, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Carol Yu Centre for Infection, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Department of Microbiology, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- State Key Laboratory of Emerging Infectious Diseases, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Carol Yu Centre for Infection, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Department of Microbiology, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- HKU-Zhejiang Institute of Research and Innovation (HKU-ZIRI), Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311300, China
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Gao Y, Liu Y, Jiang J, Zhu C, Zuhlke C, Alexander D, Francisco JS, Zeng XC. Multiple Wetting-Dewetting States of a Water Droplet on Dual-Scale Hierarchical Structured Surfaces. JACS AU 2021; 1:955-966. [PMID: 34467342 PMCID: PMC8395622 DOI: 10.1021/jacsau.1c00183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Surfaces with microscale roughness can entail dual-scale hierarchical structures such as the recently reported nano/microstructured surfaces produced in the laboratory (Wang et al. Nature2020, 582, 55-57). However, how the dual-scale hierarchical structured surface affects the apparent wetting/dewetting states of a water droplet, and the transitions between the states are still largely unexplored. Here, we report a systematic large-scale molecular dynamics (MD) simulation study on the wetting/dewetting states of water droplets on various dual-scale nano/near-submicrometer structured surfaces. To this end, we devise slab-water/slab-substrate model systems with a variety of dual-scale surface structures and with different degrees of intrinsic wettability (as measured based on the counterpart smooth surface). The dual-scale hierarchical structure can be described as "nanotexture-on-near-submicrometer-hill". Depending on three prototypical nanotextures, our MD simulations reveal five possible wetting/dewetting states for a water droplet: (i) Cassie state; (ii) infiltrated upper-valley state; (iii) immersed nanotexture-on-hill state; (iv) infiltrated valley state; and (v) Wenzel state. The transitions between these wetting/dewetting states are strongly dependent on the intrinsic wettability (E in), the initial location of the water droplet, the height of the nanotextures (H 1), and the spacing between nanotextures (W 1). Notably, E in-H 1 and E in-W 1 diagrams show that regions of rich wetting/dewetting states can be identified, including regions where between one to five states can coexist.
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- Yurui Gao
- Department
of Chemistry, University of Nebraska—Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska 68588, United States
- Laboratory
of Theoretical and Computational Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Chinese Academy of
Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
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- School
of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai 519082, P. R. China
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Nebraska—Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska 68588, United States
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- College
of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Theoretical & Computational Photochemistry
of Ministry of Education, Beijing Normal
University, Beijing 100875, P. R. China
- Department
of Earth and Environmental Science, Department of Chemistry, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, United States
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- Department
of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Nebraska—Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska 68588, United States
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- Department
of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Nebraska—Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska 68588, United States
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- Department
of Earth and Environmental Science, Department of Chemistry, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry, University of Nebraska—Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska 68588, United States
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Zhang J, Zhang L, Gong X. Design and fabrication of polydopamine based superhydrophobic fabrics for efficient oil-water separation. SOFT MATTER 2021; 17:6542-6551. [PMID: 34151338 DOI: 10.1039/d1sm00647a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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In this work, we prepare a PDMS-SiO2-PDA@fabric with high water contact angle (WCA = 155°). Combining dopamine self-polymerization and a sol-gel method, SiO2 is in situ grown on a PDA-modified fabric surface to synergistically construct micro-nano rough structures. Finally, a superhydrophobic fabric is successfully obtained after coating the fabric with a layer of PDMS. The prepared fabric can maintain superhydrophobicity after immersion in various solvents (pH = 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, DMF, ethanol, THF, n-hexane) for 24 h and strong ultraviolet irradiation for 60 min. Thanks to the highly reactive PDA clusters, the stronger interfacial bond between the fabric and SiO2 enables it to withstand 180 min of washing and 159.22 N tensile stress, showing strong adhesion strength. In addition, the modified fabric has excellent self-cleaning properties and is resistant to contamination such as milk, coffee and tea. More importantly, the prepared fabric can selectively repel water and adsorb oil, achieving above 90% oil-water separation efficiency even after 8 cycles.
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- Jixi Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Silicate Materials for Architectures, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicate Materials for Architectures, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicate Materials for Architectures, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, P. R. China.
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Wang Y, Nunna BB, Talukder N, Etienne EE, Lee ES. Blood Plasma Self-Separation Technologies during the Self-Driven Flow in Microfluidic Platforms. Bioengineering (Basel) 2021; 8:94. [PMID: 34356201 PMCID: PMC8301051 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering8070094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2021] [Revised: 06/19/2021] [Accepted: 06/30/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Blood plasma is the most commonly used biofluid in disease diagnostic and biomedical analysis due to it contains various biomarkers. The majority of the blood plasma separation is still handled with centrifugation, which is off-chip and time-consuming. Therefore, in the Lab-on-a-chip (LOC) field, an effective microfluidic blood plasma separation platform attracts researchers' attention globally. Blood plasma self-separation technologies are usually divided into two categories: active self-separation and passive self-separation. Passive self-separation technologies, in contrast with active self-separation, only rely on microchannel geometry, microfluidic phenomena and hydrodynamic forces. Passive self-separation devices are driven by the capillary flow, which is generated due to the characteristics of the surface of the channel and its interaction with the fluid. Comparing to the active plasma separation techniques, passive plasma separation methods are more considered in the microfluidic platform, owing to their ease of fabrication, portable, user-friendly features. We propose an extensive review of mechanisms of passive self-separation technologies and enumerate some experimental details and devices to exploit these effects. The performances, limitations and challenges of these technologies and devices are also compared and discussed.
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- Yudong Wang
- Advanced Energy Systems and Microdevices Laboratory, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ 07102, USA; (Y.W.); (B.B.N.); (N.T.); (E.E.E.)
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- Advanced Energy Systems and Microdevices Laboratory, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ 07102, USA; (Y.W.); (B.B.N.); (N.T.); (E.E.E.)
- Division of Engineering in Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
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- Advanced Energy Systems and Microdevices Laboratory, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ 07102, USA; (Y.W.); (B.B.N.); (N.T.); (E.E.E.)
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- Advanced Energy Systems and Microdevices Laboratory, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ 07102, USA; (Y.W.); (B.B.N.); (N.T.); (E.E.E.)
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- Advanced Energy Systems and Microdevices Laboratory, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ 07102, USA; (Y.W.); (B.B.N.); (N.T.); (E.E.E.)
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Hybrid approaches coupling sol–gel and plasma for the deposition of oxide-based nanocomposite thin films: a review. SN APPLIED SCIENCES 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s42452-021-04642-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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AbstractIn view of developing new materials with enhanced properties, such as nanocomposite (NC) thin films, special interest has been given in optimizing the deposition processes themselves. The latter, if well selected, could give the freedom to control the NCs synthesis and final properties. Attempting to overcome severe challenges observed when creating NC or oxide-based NC film, hybrid approaches combining injection of colloidal solutions and plasma processes have been proposed. This review focuses on oxide-based NCs, using as an example the TiO2 NPs and SiO2 matrix as NCs, while investigating their optical and dielectric properties. Additionally, this review presents the state-of-the-art in processes for the preparation of the NCs. The major categories of hybrid approaches coupling sol–gel and plasma processes are given. Finally, a comparative study among the published works is provided, aiming in highlighting the impact that each approach has on the physical and chemical characteristics of the produced NCs.
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Wang Y, Guo Z, Liu W. Adhesion behaviors on four special wettable surfaces: natural sources, mechanisms, fabrications and applications. SOFT MATTER 2021; 17:4895-4928. [PMID: 33942819 DOI: 10.1039/d1sm00248a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The study of adhesion behaviors on solid-liquid surfaces plays an important role in scientific research and development in various fields, such as medicine, biology and agriculture. The contact angle and sliding angle of the liquid on the solid surface are commonly used to characterize and measure the wettability of a particular surface. They have a wide range of values, which results in different wettability. It boils down to the adhesion of solid surfaces to liquids. This feature article is aimed at revealing the essence of the adhesion behavior from the aspects of controlling the chemical composition or changing the geometrical microstructure of the surface, and reviewing the natural sources, wetting models, preparation methods and applications of four kinds of typical solid-liquid surfaces (low-adhesion superhydrophobic surfaces, high-adhesion superhydrophobic surfaces, slippery liquid-infused porous surfaces (SLIPS) and hydrophilic/superhydrophilic surfaces). Last, a summary and outlook on this field are given to point out the current challenges and the potential research directions of surface adhesion in the coming future.
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- Yi Wang
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, People's Republic of China and 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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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, People's Republic of China and 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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- 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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Aymes-Chodur C, Salmi-Mani H, Dragoe D, Aubry-Barroca N, Buchotte M, Roger P. Optimization of microwave plasma treatment conditions on polydimethylsiloxane films for further surface functionalization. Eur Polym J 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2021.110416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Liu G, Xia H, Zhang W, Lang L, Geng H, Song L, Niu Y. Photocatalytic Superamphiphobic Coatings and the Effect of Surface Microstructures on Superamphiphobicity. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:12509-12520. [PMID: 33653025 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c22982] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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In recent years, superamphiphobic coatings have been widely used in industrial transportation and environmental treatments because of their unique liquid repellency. In this study, WO3-TiO2 nanorods/SiO2 were used as the constructor of surface microstructures, and 1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecyltriethoxysilane was used as the provider of low surface energy, and a photocatalytic superamphiphobic coating (FTS coating) was prepared. The microstructure and chemical composition of the coating was characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The coating exhibited excellent photocatalytic activity toward degradation methyl red and nitric oxide (NO), and the degradation efficiency to NO reached 47.8%. Also, the advanced contact angle and the hysteresis angle of water, glycol, glycerol, and olive oil was used to evaluate the superamphiphobicity. After 7 days of ultraviolet (UV) aging, five cycles of airbrush flushing and 48 h of immersion in acid, salt, and alkali solutions, the FTS coating still exhibits excellent amphiphobicity, which lays a foundation for its large-scale applications in the concrete exterior wall. The surface microstructure and the formation of air pockets are a prerequisite for superamphiphobicity, which promotes the liquid on the coating surface into the Cassie-Baxter state. Furthermore, the formation of air pockets is closely related to the gas adsorption capacity and the specific surface area (SBET) of the surface microstructure on the coating surface. The coatings with different SBET constructed and the advanced contact angle were measured. The influence of air pockets on the superamphiphobicity of coatings was studied in combination with the optical microscope. The understanding that SBET further influences superamphiphobicity by affecting the surface air pockets is proposed.
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- Guanyu Liu
- Engineering Research Center of Transportation Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Chang'an University, Xi'an 710064, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Transportation Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Chang'an University, Xi'an 710064, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Transportation Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Chang'an University, Xi'an 710064, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Transportation Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Chang'an University, Xi'an 710064, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Transportation Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Chang'an University, Xi'an 710064, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Transportation Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Chang'an University, Xi'an 710064, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Transportation Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Chang'an University, Xi'an 710064, China
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Electrospinning Janus Nanofibrous Membrane for Unidirectional Liquid Penetration and Its Applications. Chem Res Chin Univ 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s40242-021-0010-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Bavi O, Ghadak F. Possibility of making aerophobic surfaces by nanoprotrusions: an investigation of atomic-scale friction of the air-solid interfaces. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2021; 23:4711-4717. [PMID: 33595567 DOI: 10.1039/d0cp06404a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Emerging, new atomic-scale fabrication methods have enabled scientists to design and manufacture nanostructured devices for the investigation and application of nanoscale regimes in fluid mechanics. One of the most significant goals in designing these devices is finding an efficient way to reduce the friction of the fluid flow in/on the nanochannels and surfaces. Herein, a set of surfaces with various engineered nanoscale roughnesses (nanoprotrusions) was designed. In addition, a triple point charge/mass model of air molecules was developed based on realistic physicochemical characteristics. All-atom, non-equilibrium molecular dynamics simulations were employed to evaluate the atomic interaction of airflow/solid surfaces for various conditions, such as different fluid velocity, surface material, and geometry of nanoscale roughness. Our results show that there is a significant difference (more than six times) between the fluid/surface interaction energy for graphene and silicone surfaces. However, the interaction energy of the fluid/solid interface does not vary for atomic-scale roughnesses (<10 nm). Our results indicate that for solid surfaces coated by few-layer graphene in high Reynolds (supersonic) regimes, the outer graphene layers are confronted with delamination due to the high shear stress of airflow, which is a serious problem for the structure's strength and durability. We suggest that our computational findings shed light on designing aerophobic surface coatings in a wide range of applications, from nanodevices to conventional aircraft.
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- Omid Bavi
- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Shiraz University of Technology, Shiraz, 71557-13876, Iran.
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- Qadr Aerodynamic Research Center, Imam Hossein University, P.O. Box 14588-89694, Tehran, Iran
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Luo S, Dai X, Sui Y, Li P, Zhang C. Preparation of biomimetic membrane with hierarchical structure and honeycombed through-hole for enhanced oil–water separation performance. POLYMER 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2021.123522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Cheng Z, Zhang D, Luo X, Lai H, Liu Y, Jiang L. Superwetting Shape Memory Microstructure: Smart Wetting Control and Practical Application. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2021; 33:e2001718. [PMID: 33058318 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202001718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2020] [Revised: 04/27/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Smart control of wettability on superwetting surfaces has aroused much attention in the past few years. Compared with traditional strategies such as adjusting the surface chemistry, regulating the surface microstructure is more difficult, though it can bring lots of new functions. Recently, it was found that, based on the shape memory effect of a shape memory polymer, the surface microstructure can be controlled more easily and precisely. Here, recent developments in the smart control of wettability on superwetting shape memory microstructures and corresponding applications are summarized. The primary concern is the superhydrophobic surfaces that have demonstrated numerous attractive functions, including controllable droplet storage, transportation, bouncing, capture/release, and reprogrammable gradient wetting, under variation of the surface microstructure. Finally, some achievements in wetting control on other superwetting surfaces (such as superomniphobic surfaces and superslippery surfaces) and perspectives on future research directions are also discussed.
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- Zhongjun Cheng
- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, PR China
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, PR China
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, PR China
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, PR China
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, PR China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
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Liquid-like polymer-based self-cleaning coating for effective prevention of liquid foods contaminations. J Colloid Interface Sci 2021; 589:327-335. [PMID: 33476889 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2021.01.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2019] [Revised: 01/05/2021] [Accepted: 01/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Liquid food containers commonly suffer from inevitable contamination and even biofilm formation due to the adhesion of food residuals or saliva, which requires detergents to clean. Although previously reported superhydrophobic and omniphobic coatings can resist the adhesion of liquids, the requirements of specific nanostructures or infused lubricants limit their applications in food containers. Here, by grafting smooth glass containers with "liquid like" polydimethylsiloxane brushes, we developed a unique approach for preparing a slippery coating that could exhibit highly robust repellency to various liquid foods. The coating was highly transparent and did not induce a significant alteration of the smooth surface. The "liquid like" coating could effectively prevent the adhesion of various liquid foods and inhibit the formation of bacterial biofilms, without the use of detergents for cleaning. Moreover, this coating could resist mechanical damage from friction, and displayed high biocompatibility with biological cells. The slipperiness, smoothness, robustness and biocompatibility of the "liquid like" coating was highly beneficial to practical applications as self-cleaning glass container, which has been challenging to achieve by conventional superhydrophobic or omniphobic coatings. Our study introduced a versatile strategy to functionalize biocompatible surfaces for food containers which reduced the contamination of residues and the use of detergents, and may be beneficial to human and environmental health.
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Fu Y, Qin H, Guo Z. Anti-greasy and conductive superamphiphobic coating applied to the carbon brushes/conductive rings of hydro-generators. RSC Adv 2021; 11:12381-12391. [PMID: 35423747 PMCID: PMC8696991 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra01656c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2021] [Accepted: 03/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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A simple and low-cost method is used to prepare a superamphiphobic coating with excellent anti-greasy and conductivity properties that can be used on the surface of carbon brushes and collector rings.
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- Yang Fu
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Hydroelectric Machinery Design & Maintenance
- China Three Gorges University
- Yichang 443002
- People's Republic of China
- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Hydroelectric Machinery Design & Maintenance
- China Three Gorges University
- Yichang 443002
- 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
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Duan Y, Ma Y, Xie Y, Li D, Deng D, Zhang C, Yang Y. Preparation of PdAuCu/C as a Highly Active Catalyst for the Reduction of 4‐Nitrophenol by Controlling the Deposition of Noble Metals. Chem Asian J 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/asia.202001241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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- Ying Duan
- Henan Key Laboratory of Function-Oriented Porous Material, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Luoyang Normal University Luoyang 471934 P. R. China
- College of Food and Drug Luoyang Normal University Luoyang 471934 P. R. China
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- College of Food Science and Technology Henan Agricultural University No.95 Wenhua Road Zhengzhou 450002 P. R. China
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- College of Food and Drug Luoyang Normal University Luoyang 471934 P. R. China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Function-Oriented Porous Material, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Luoyang Normal University Luoyang 471934 P. R. China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Function-Oriented Porous Material, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Luoyang Normal University Luoyang 471934 P. R. China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Function-Oriented Porous Material, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Luoyang Normal University Luoyang 471934 P. R. China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Function-Oriented Porous Material, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Luoyang Normal University Luoyang 471934 P. R. China
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Yong J, Yang Q, Hou X, Chen F. Underwater superpolymphobicity: Concept, achievement, and applications. NANO SELECT 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/nano.202000212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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- Jiale Yong
- State Key Laboratory for Manufacturing System Engineering and Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Photonics Technology for Information School of Electronic Science and Engineering Xi'an Jiaotong University Xi'an 710049 PR China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering Xi'an Jiaotong University Xi'an 710049 PR China
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- State Key Laboratory for Manufacturing System Engineering and Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Photonics Technology for Information School of Electronic Science and Engineering Xi'an Jiaotong University Xi'an 710049 PR China
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- State Key Laboratory for Manufacturing System Engineering and Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Photonics Technology for Information School of Electronic Science and Engineering Xi'an Jiaotong University Xi'an 710049 PR China
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Amsallem D, Bedi A, Tassinari F, Gidron O. Relation between Morphology and Chiroptical Properties in Chiral Conducting Polymer Films: A Case Study in Chiral PEDOT. Macromolecules 2020; 53:9521-9528. [PMID: 33191953 PMCID: PMC7660938 DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.0c01731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2020] [Revised: 10/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The electronic properties of conducting polymers are influenced by their micro- and macrostructural orders, which can be tailored by substituent modification. However, while the effect of substituents on conducting polymers is extensively investigated, chiral substituents are far less studied. Furthermore, many chiral conducting polymers have regioirregular structures, which result in polymer films with inferior properties. In this work, we apply electronic circular dichroism (ECD) spectroscopy to study the morphological changes to the chiral polymers under different polymerization conditions. For this purpose, we investigated 3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene (EDOT) derivatives having two stereogenic centers on each monomer and bearing methyl or phenyl side groups (dimethyl-EDOT and diphenyl-EDOT, respectively). Polymerizing the enantiomerically pure monomers produces regioregular and stereoregular dimethyl-PEDOT and diphenyl-PEDOT, respectively. The effect of the electrolyte and solvent on polymer film morphology was studied using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and ECD, showing a correlation between the polymer's morphology and the chiroptical properties of its films. We found that, for diphenyl-PEDOT, the combination of perchlorate anion electrolyte and acetonitrile solvent resulted in a unique morphology characterized by significant intermolecular interactions. These interactions were clearly observable in the ECD spectra in the form of exciton couplings, whose presence was supported by TD-DFT calculations. A small enantiomeric excess was sufficient to induce very intense ECD signals, demonstrating chiral amplification in electropolymerized films.
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- Dana Amsallem
- The
Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Edmond J. Safra Campus, Givat Ram, 9190401 Jerusalem, Israel
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- The
Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Edmond J. Safra Campus, Givat Ram, 9190401 Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department
of Chemical and Biological Physics, Weizmann
Institute of Science, 76100 Rehovot, Israel
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- The
Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Edmond J. Safra Campus, Givat Ram, 9190401 Jerusalem, Israel
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Liu J, Li X, Zhang W, Li B, Liu C. Superhydrophobic-slip surface based heat and mass transfer mechanism in vacuum membrane distillation. J Memb Sci 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2020.118505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Monder H, Bielenki L, Dodiuk H, Dotan A, Kenig S. Poly (Dimethylsiloxane) Coating for Repellency of Polar and Non-Polar Liquids. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:polym12102423. [PMID: 33096608 PMCID: PMC7588880 DOI: 10.3390/polym12102423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2020] [Revised: 10/14/2020] [Accepted: 10/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The wettability of poly (dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS) coating on plasma-treated glass was studied at room temperature using polar and non-polar liquids. The wettability was investigated regarding the liquids’ surface tensions (STs), dielectric constants (DCs) and solubility parameters (SPs). For polar liquids, the contact angle (CA) and contact angle hysteresis (CAH) are controlled by the DCs and non-polar liquids by the liquids’ STs. Solubility parameter difference between the PDMS and the liquids demonstrated that non-polar liquids possessed lower CAH. An empirical model that integrates the interfacial properties of liquid/PDMS has been composed. Accordingly, the difference between the SPs of PDMS and the liquid is the decisive factor affecting CAH, followed by the differences in DCs and STs. Moreover, the interaction between the DCs and the SPs is of importance to minimize CAH. It has been concluded that CAH, and not CA, is the decisive attribute for liquid repellency of PDMS coating.
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Gao Y, Zhu C, Zuhlke C, Alexander D, Francisco JS, Zeng XC. Turning a Superhydrophilic Surface Weakly Hydrophilic: Topological Wetting States. J Am Chem Soc 2020; 142:18491-18502. [DOI: 10.1021/jacs.0c07224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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- Yurui Gao
- Department of Chemistry, University of Nebraska—Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska 68588, United States
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Science, and Department of Chemistry, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, United States
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Nebraska—Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska 68588, United States
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Nebraska—Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska 68588, United States
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Science, and Department of Chemistry, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Nebraska—Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska 68588, United States
- Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, University of Nebraska—Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska 68588, United States
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