Bioinspired superhydrophobic surfaces, inhibiting or promoting microbial contamination?

Y Chen, J Ao, J Zhang, J Gao, L Hao, R Jiang, Z Zhang… - Materials Today, 2023 - Elsevier
Bioinspired superhydrophobic surfaces have offered unique advantages in combating
microbial contaminations involving fungi, bacteria, and viruses, especially during the global …

Superhydrophobic nanohybrid sponges for separation of oil/water mixtures

NY Abu-Thabit, OJ Uwaezuoke, MHA Elella - Chemosphere, 2022 - Elsevier
The industrial revolution has led to different types of environmental pollution, including
frequent leakage of crude oil to marine waters and the contamination of wastewater with …

A multifunctional coating towards superhydrophobicity, flame retardancy and antibacterial performances

CB Li, F Wang, RY Sun, WC Nie, F Song… - Chemical Engineering …, 2022 - Elsevier
To meet the growing demands of multifunctional fabrics in different scenarios that require fire
safety, develo** flame-retardant coatings with integrated superhydrophobicity and …

Superwetting cotton textiles for separation of oil/water mixtures

MH Abu Elella, NY Abu-Thabit, OJ Uwaezuoke… - Cellulose, 2023 - Springer
The industrial revolution has led to a frequent leakage of crude oil into marine waters and
the contamination of wastewater with various oils and organic liquids. Therefore, the …

Improving surface performance of silicone rubber for composite insulators by multifunctional Nano-coating

S Liu, S Liu, Q Wang, Z Zuo, L Wei, Z Chen… - Chemical Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
Composite insulator is an important component of outdoor insulation systems. It works in
complex environments and faces a series of problems such as surface contamination, loss …

Anti-Reflective superhydrophobic coatings with excellent durable and Self-cleaning properties for solar cells

P Wang, X Yan, J Zeng, C Luo, C Wang - Applied Surface Science, 2022 - Elsevier
Photovoltaic modules are long-term exposed outdoors, and the surfaces are easily covered
by dust, which seriously affects the power generation efficiency and increases the workload …