Abstract
(Figure Presented) Nature calls: The lotus leaf is held as a symbol of purity due to its ability to remain clean after emerging from murky ponds. Its superhydrophobic surface, which removes undesired particles in water droplets, is mimicked by a simple and inexpensive method involving self-generation of superhydrophobic films on copper substrates. The resulting films (water contact angle of 170 ± 1.6°, see picture) show good self-cleaning properties.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 1674-1677 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | ChemPhysChem |
| Volume | 7 |
| Issue number | 8 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 11 Aug 2006 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Copper
- Hydrophobic effect
- Nanostructures
- Surface chemistry
- Water contact angle
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