Nature-inspired superwettability systems
Superwettability is a centuries-old concept that has been rediscovered in past decades,
largely owing to new understanding of the mechanisms of special wetting phenomena in …
largely owing to new understanding of the mechanisms of special wetting phenomena in …
Application of superhydrophobic coatings as a corrosion barrier: A review
This review provides an overview of recent advances in the application of superhydrophobic
surfaces to act as corrosion barriers. The adverse consequences of corrosion are a serious …
surfaces to act as corrosion barriers. The adverse consequences of corrosion are a serious …
Contact lens materials: a materials science perspective
More is demanded from ophthalmic treatments using contact lenses, which are currently
used by over 125 million people around the world. Improving the material of contact lenses …
used by over 125 million people around the world. Improving the material of contact lenses …
Porous anodic aluminum oxide: anodization and templated synthesis of functional nanostructures
In ambient atmospheres, aluminum becomes rapidly coated with a compact 2–3 nm thick
oxide layer. This native oxide layer prevents the metal surface from further oxidation …
oxide layer. This native oxide layer prevents the metal surface from further oxidation …
Large-scale spraying fabrication of robust fluorine-free superhydrophobic coatings based on dual-sized silica particles for effective antipollution and strong buoyancy
J Zhang, L Zhang, X Gong - Langmuir, 2021 - ACS Publications
With the rapid development of bionic science and manufacturing technology,
superhydrophobic surfaces have received extensive attention and research. However, the …
superhydrophobic surfaces have received extensive attention and research. However, the …
Bioinspired self-cleaning surfaces with superhydrophobicity, superoleophobicity, and superhydrophilicity
S Nishimoto, B Bhushan - Rsc Advances, 2013 - pubs.rsc.org
Self-cleaning methods currently employed are based on understanding of the functions,
structures, and principles of various objects found in living nature. Three types of surfaces …
structures, and principles of various objects found in living nature. Three types of surfaces …
Recent advances in designing superhydrophobic surfaces
E Celia, T Darmanin, ET de Givenchy, S Amigoni… - Journal of colloid and …, 2013 - Elsevier
The interest in superhydrophobic surfaces has grown exponentially over recent decades.
Since the lotus leaf dual hierarchical structure was discovered, researchers have …
Since the lotus leaf dual hierarchical structure was discovered, researchers have …
Advances in approaches and methods for self-cleaning of solar photovoltaic panels
Photovoltaic (PV) installations in desert areas such as Middle East, Africa, four-season
countries and industrial areas suffers from loss in efficiency due to accumulation of dust …
countries and industrial areas suffers from loss in efficiency due to accumulation of dust …
Natural and biomimetic artificial surfaces for superhydrophobicity, self-cleaning, low adhesion, and drag reduction
B Bhushan, YC Jung - Progress in Materials Science, 2011 - Elsevier
Nature has developed materials, objects, and processes that function from the macroscale to
the nanoscale. The emerging field of biomimetics allows one to mimic biology or nature to …
the nanoscale. The emerging field of biomimetics allows one to mimic biology or nature to …
A review on 'self-cleaning and multifunctional materials'
This review article exemplifies the importance of self-cleaning materials and coatings. Self-
cleaning coatings are becoming an integral part of our daily life because of their utility in …
cleaning coatings are becoming an integral part of our daily life because of their utility in …