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Fabrication of superhydrophobic surface with corrosion resistance via cyclic chemical etching process on aluminum substrate

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: Aluminum (Al) is a metal material commonly used in industry, but its surface is easily corroded. The superhydrophobic surface has great self-cleaning and anti-corrosion properties, and it is an ideal method to construct a functional aluminum surface. Here, a simple method based on cyclic chemical etching was proposed to achieve the superhydrophobic Al surface with honeycomb structures. The surface of the sample etched eight times comprised micro/nano-scale honeycomb cavities, while exhibiting a water contact angle (WCA) of 135°. After being treated with an octadecanethiol (C18H38S) methanol solution, this sample demonstrated a WCA of 153.1°. A self-cleaning test was performed on the superhydrophobic Al surface, showing the excellent self-cleaning property. Finally, the electrochemical anti-corrosion test demonstrated that the above-mentioned superhydrophobic Al surface had great corrosion resistance property. Overall, this work has enriched the theory and technology for fabricating aluminum to achieve superhydrophobic.

Source: Materials Research Express

DOI: 10.1088/2053-1591/ac433a

Authors: Shuwei Lv, Xinming Zhang, Xiaodong Yang, Xianli Liu, Zhuojuan Yang, Ying Zhai

Institutions: Changchun University of Science and Technology, Jilin Engineering Normal University, Foshan University

Language: English

Topic: Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity

Subfield: Surfaces, Coatings and Films

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,530

Funders: National Natural Science Foundation of China, Jilin Engineering Normal University