IQBAL, S. Fabrication and Characterization of Durable Superhydrophobic and Superoleophobic Surfaces on Stainless Steel Mesh Substrates. Materials Research Express 2024, doi:10.1088/2053-1591/ad2889.
IQBAL, S. Fabrication and Characterization of Durable Superhydrophobic and Superoleophobic Surfaces on Stainless Steel Mesh Substrates. Materials Research Express 2024, doi:10.1088/2053-1591/ad2889.
IQBAL, S. Fabrication and Characterization of Durable Superhydrophobic and Superoleophobic Surfaces on Stainless Steel Mesh Substrates. Materials Research Express 2024, doi:10.1088/2053-1591/ad2889.
IQBAL, S. Fabrication and Characterization of Durable Superhydrophobic and Superoleophobic Surfaces on Stainless Steel Mesh Substrates. Materials Research Express 2024, doi:10.1088/2053-1591/ad2889.
Abstract
Inspired by nature's examples such as lotus leaves and insect wings, superhydrophobic surfaces have been extensively studied and engineered. However, achieving superoleophobic surfaces, which repel oils, has proven to be more challenging due to the oils' lower surface tension than water. This article presents a novel, cost-effective technique for fabricating superoleophobic surfaces with enhanced durability. We demonstrate the effectiveness of this technique by using Perfluorooctyltriethoxysilane (PFOTES) and silicon dioxide nanoparticles on stainless steel mesh substrate. The resulting surfaces exhibit remarkable superoleophobic properties by incorporating re-entrant structures, low surface energy, and high surface roughness, making them ideal for oil-repellency applications.
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