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Microscale and nanoscale hierarchical structured mesh films with superhydrophobic and superoleophilic properties induced by long-chain fatty acids

Year: 2006

Type: article

Abstract: Inspired by the lotus effect, we fabricate new microscale and nanoscale hierarchical structured copper mesh films by a simple electrochemical deposition. After modification of the long-chain fatty acid monolayer, these films show superhydrophobic and superoleophilic properties, which could be used for the effective separation of oil and water. The length of the fatty acid chain strongly influences the surface wettability of as-prepared films. It is confirmed that the cooperative effect of the hierarchical structure of the copper film and the nature of the long-chain fatty acid contribute to this unique surface wettability.

Source: Nanotechnology

DOI: 10.1088/0957-4484/18/1/015103

Authors: Shutao Wang, Yanlin Song, Lei Jiang

Institutions: Chinese Academy of Sciences, Institute of Chemistry

Language: English

Topic: Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity

Subfield: Surfaces, Coatings and Films

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: bronze

Funders: National Natural Science Foundation of China, Chinese Academy of Sciences

OpenAlex ID: W1996100394

FWCI: 2.895

Cites: 47

Cited by: 159

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