Abstract
The authors present a simple and inexpensive method for fabricating a stable superhydrophobic engineering material surface using aluminum alloy and a suitable aqueous solution and time to control the surface roughness, which has a large water contact angle (>150°) and a large water sliding angle (>90°). The as-prepared surface can be large-scale produced and used in industry quickly, such as a barrier material, self-cleaning material, and lubricating material. This finding will enhance further understanding of the wettability of solid surfaces with special surface morphologies.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 223111 |
Journal | Applied Physics Letters |
Volume | 90 |
Issue number | 22 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2007 |
Externally published | Yes |