The wettability of solid surfaces is a renewed old topic that has impacted most fields of
science and technology for a long time, from cave painting in the ancient to microfluidic …

Self-cleaning materials have gained considerable attention for both their unique properties
and practical applications in energy and environmental areas. Recent examples of many …

Increasing customer demand for durable and functional apparel manufactured in a
sustainable manner has created an opportunity for nanomaterials to be integrated into textile …

Titanium dioxide (TiO2) is one of the most widely used nanomaterials in our daily life. In
1972, Fujishima and Honda reported the photo electrolysis of water into H2 and O2 utilizing …

The third edition of this besteller covers the latest advancements in this rapidly growing field.
Focusing on analyses and critical evaluation of the subject, this new edition reviews the …

Engineering the wettability of solid materials is a traditional, yet key issue in surface science
and attracts tremendous interest by researchers in diverse fields. Recently, different …

Oil/water separation is a worldwide challenge. Learning from nature provides a promising
approach for the construction of functional materials with oil/water separation. In this …

The market for durable products using modified wood has increased substantially during the
last few years. This is partly because of the restriction on the use of toxic preservatives due …

The enormous interest in the synthesis, physical properties, and applications of the various
forms of titanium oxide materials is based on many factors. Being nontoxic, abundant, and …

Liquid metal (LM) is a type of metal or alloy that has a low melting point near room
temperature and exhibits the properties of both liquids and metals. Such unconventional …