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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Shunli Zheng, Cheng Li, Yupeng Zhang, Tengfei Xiang, Ying Cao, Quanli Li, Zhong Chen
Summary: A general strategy was developed to prepare superhydrophobic self-cleaning and anti-corrosion surfaces for metallic structures. An optimal superhydrophobic coating was achieved on an aluminum alloy, showing good self-cleaning effect and maintained superhydrophobicity even after exposure to high temperature and humid conditions for 7 days. Additionally, the anti-corrosion performance was significantly enhanced by the coating.
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Chemistry, Physical
Wenlong Liu, Shouren Wang, Gaoqi Wang, Jianpeng Zhang, Chao Zhou
Summary: This study prepared superhydrophobic or hydrophobic aluminum surfaces on different aluminum alloys using the chemical etching method and investigated the effects of micro-nano structures on surface wettability, mechanical durability, anti-icing, and self-cleaning properties. The results showed that different micro-nano structures influenced the surface roughness and liquid-solid contact area, resulting in variations in contact angles and sliding angles. Samples with larger contact angles and smaller sliding angles exhibited superior anti-icing properties, while those with higher hardness and surface roughness had greater mechanical durability.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Peter Rodic, Barbara Kapun, Ingrid Milosev
Summary: In this study, a facile and environmentally friendly surface roughening method was used to create (super)hydrophobic aluminium surfaces. The durability, corrosion resistance, and self-cleaning/anti-icing abilities of the grafted surfaces were evaluated. The results showed that the grafted aluminium surfaces exhibited highly hydrophobic or superhydrophobic behavior, with the perfluorooctyl silane showing greater durability and stability compared to the octyl silane. The aluminium surface etched for 2 minutes and grafted with perfluorooctyl silane demonstrated excellent self-cleaning and anti-icing performance.
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Engineering, Environmental
Dongsong Wei, Jinguo Wang, Shuyi Li, Dawei Wang, Yan Liu
Summary: This study aims to address the limitations of superhydrophobic coatings in the application of Mg alloys. A non-fluorinated electrothermal/superhydrophobic coating was prepared to overcome these drawbacks. The coating showed good mechanical robustness, chemical stability, and anti-icing performance, as well as long-term corrosion protection.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jianhua Han, Enhong Liu, Yuqin Zhou, Shuang Zhao, Huiyu Yan, Chenxi Hu, Jianhai Kang, Qi Han, Yuyu Su
Summary: In this study, a stable superhydrophobic coating was successfully fabricated on aluminum alloy using anodic anodization, chemical deposition, and spin coating techniques. The coated aluminum alloy exhibited uniform micro-nanoporous arrays and excellent superhydrophobic performance, with a static water contact angle of 165° and sliding angle of 2.92°. The coating also demonstrated high adhesion strength and stability under ambient air, UV light, and abrasion. Additionally, the coating significantly reduced the corrosion current density and achieved a 99.2% anti-corrosion efficiency. The superhydrophobic surface of the aluminum alloy demonstrated remarkable non-sticking, water repellency, self-cleaning, and anti-icing properties, making it suitable for harsh conditions in aerospace and marine applications.
MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Wenyan Li, Hanming Yang, Sen Xue, Tao Shi, Qiang Wang, Huaqiao Peng
Summary: This work introduced a simple method to fabricate a superhydrophobic aluminum alloy surface by combining chemical etching and modification with PDMS. The modified surface showed excellent hydrophobicity, anti-adhesion, resistance to wettability, thermal stability, self-cleaning performance, and corrosion resistance. The prepared surface also exhibited the ability to delay icing, making it potentially useful in self-cleaning, anti-corrosion, and anti-frost applications.
APPLIED PHYSICS A-MATERIALS SCIENCE & PROCESSING
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qiang Li, Xudong Zhang, Shuang Ben, Zhihong Zhao, Yuzhen Ning, Kesong Liu, Lei Jiang
Summary: By designing a micro/nano structure-functional molecule superhydrophobic composite coating with self-healing and active anti-corrosion properties, the corrosion resistance of magnesium (Mg) alloys was improved, providing new insights for the wide application of Mg alloys and research in the field of metal protection.
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Chemistry, Physical
Qiang Li, Xudong Zhang, Shuang Ben, Zhihong Zhao, Yuzhen Ning, Kesong Liu, Lei Jiang
Summary: In this study, a micro/nano structure-functional molecule superhydrophobic composite coating was designed, which can self-heal and exhibit active anti-corrosion properties after damage. The investigation of its anti-corrosion performance and self-healing mechanism expands the application of magnesium alloys and research in the field of metal protection.
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Materials Science, Coatings & Films
Liyuan Wang, Ximei Xiao, Xiaoli Yin, Jun Wang, Guang Zhu, Sirong Yu, Enyang Liu, Bingying Wang, Xizhen Yang
Summary: In this study, a Ca-P/CS composite coating was prepared on AZ31 Mg alloy surface through a simple process, improving the corrosion resistance, bonding ability, and self-cleaning properties of the Mg alloy. The composite coating provided better protection to the substrate in electrochemical measurements and immersion tests compared to the single Ca-P coating.
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Chemistry, Physical
Guangyu Zhu, Juan Su, Chunxiao Yin, Huali Li, Yong Yao, Liuqin Zhang, Xiang Yao, Xiaohu Zhang, Fa-Qian Liu
Summary: In this study, zinc gluconate was used as the zinc source to synthesize ZIF-7@ZnG nanoparticles, which were then modified to obtain ZIF-7@ZnG@PFDS superhydrophobic nanoparticles. To improve the durability and wear resistance, epoxy resin was introduced as a connection layer to fabricate ZIF-7@ZnG@PFDS/EP superhydrophobic coating. The fabricated coating demonstrated superior hydrophobicity and excellent performance in self-cleaning, anti-icing, anti-biofouling, and anti-corrosion.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Coatings & Films
Yunxiang Shu, Xiangyou Lu, Wenbo Su, Yingqing Wu, Honghong Wei, Dong Xu, Jie Liang, Yuanlai Xie
Summary: This study utilized nanosecond laser processing technology and sol-gel method to design and manufacture mechanically robust micro-nano structure and modified SiO2@PDMS coating on copper substrate. A superhydrophobic composite surface with high water contact angle and low sliding angle was successfully synthesized. Various characterization techniques were used to analyze the prepared surface, confirming the presence of desired components and properties. The modified surface showed excellent self-cleaning, mechanical robustness, anti-icing, and anti-corrosion properties, making it potentially useful in engineering applications such as refrigeration heat exchangers.
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jialu Zhang, Hao Xu, Jie Guo, Yingying Zhang, Tianchi Chen
Summary: Superhydrophobic anti-icing aluminum sheets were successfully fabricated through traditional hydrothermal reaction and further modified with AC-FAS. The dense microcosmic array structure and low surface energy contribute to the excellent properties of superhydrophobicity and anti-icing. The prepared superhydrophobic surface not only exhibits wettability alteration, but also demonstrates self-cleaning ability, making it a promising candidate material for the aerospace field.
ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATERIALS
(2021)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yanlong Shi, Xiaojuan Feng
Summary: The study successfully fabricated a superhydrophobic ZnO surface by combining anodic oxidation and surface modification on zinc substrate, improving the corrosion resistance and icing-delay ability of metal materials in practice. The optimal superhydrophobic ZnO surface exhibited excellent water contact angle and roll-off angle, showing outstanding self-cleaning property.
APPLIED PHYSICS A-MATERIALS SCIENCE & PROCESSING
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yiman Liu, Rui Sun, Binbin Jin, Tong Li, Lin Yao, Lili Feng, Junhui He
Summary: Hierarchical nano/microstructured films based on VO2/PDMS have been fabricated, which exhibit superhydrophobic and oleophobic properties, and possess thermochromic, anti-icing, self-cleaning, and anti-corrosion capabilities.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2022)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hongri Wan, Tiantian He, Xinzhe Ju, Kaile Jiang, Cheng Zhang, Xiran Shen, Haoren Yu, Yunlong Lu, Jiangnan Li, Teng Chen
Summary: A bilayer coating superhydrophobic surface was developed using a one-step solvothermal method, which introduces low surface energy and complex bionic micro/nano structures effectively. The superhydrophobic surface has excellent self-cleaning properties, chemical stability, and corrosion resistance. This strategy not only simplifies the manufacturing process but also broadens the application of magnesium alloys and other conductive metal materials.
BULLETIN OF THE CHEMICAL SOCIETY OF JAPAN
(2021)
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Chemistry, Physical
Qi-Wen Chen, Ze-Qing Guo, Jian-Ping Zhou
Summary: Multifunctional continuous solid solutions NFMTO-x were successfully synthesized via a one-step hydrothermal method by controlling the ratio of Mg and Fe. The NFMTO-x materials exhibited enhanced visible light response, effective adsorption and photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants, CO2 methanation capability, and easy recyclability due to their magnetic properties. This research provides a significant multifunctional material for water purification.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
George E. Stan, Maziar Montazerian, Adam Shearer, Bryan W. Stuart, Francesco Baino, John C. Mauro, Jose M. F. Ferreira
Summary: Bioactive glasses have the ability to form strong bonds with tissues and release therapeutic ions. However, their biomechanical compatibility limits their use in load-bearing applications. The use of magnetron sputtering technology to fabricate BG coatings shows promise in improving their efficacy and potential for application.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Zhaoxuan Wang, Zhicheng Yan, Zhigang Qi, Yu Feng, Qi Chen, Ziqi Song, Meng Huang, Peng Jia, Ki Buem Kim, Weimin Wang
Summary: The corrosion behavior of Fe-60 and Fe-83 ribbons in 0.6 M NaCl was studied. Fe-60 exhibited a local corrosion mode and formed a stable passivation film with higher corrosion resistance, while Fe-83 showed a combination of local and global corrosion modes and had lower corrosion resistance. Controlling the precipitation of nanocrystalline phases and increasing the POx content in the passivation film significantly improved the corrosion resistance of Fe-based glassy alloys.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Hao-Kai Peng, Sheng-Yen Zheng, Wei-Ning Kao, Ting-Chieh Lai, Kai-Sheun Lee, Yung- Hsien Wu
Summary: This study investigates the effects of high energy/fluence proton radiation on the performance of HfZrOx-based FeFETs memory with different Zr content. The results show that the characteristics of FeFETs are influenced by proton radiation, and the extent of the influence depends on the Zr content. FeFETs with 50% Zr content exhibit minimal changes in memory window and demonstrate good endurance and retention performance.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Zongyi Yue, Guangyi Wang, Zengguang Huang, Sihua Zhong
Summary: In this study, AZO and ITO films were successfully tuned as excellent passivation layers for c-Si surfaces, achieving effective minority carrier lifetime and outstanding optical properties through the optimization of annealing temperature and interfacial silicon oxide.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Martin Hruska, Jan Kejzlar, Jaroslav Otta, Premysl Fitl, Michal Novotny, Jakub Cizek, Oksana Melikhova, Matej Micusik, Peter Machata, Martin Vrnata
Summary: This paper presents a detailed study on the hydrogen sensing capabilities of highly nanoporous black gold films. The films exhibit fast response and recovery times at low temperatures. Different levels of nanoporosity were prepared and tested to investigate the sensing properties, and it was found that nanoporous black gold is suitable for hydrogen sensing. The sensitivity of the film depends on its nanoporosity.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yupu Wang, Gaofeng Teng, Chun To Yiu, Junyi Zhu
Summary: In the study of BM-SCO and HSCO thin films, it was found that H vacancies tend to prefer sites near the external surface or oxygen vacancy channels (OVCs), while H interstitials prefer sites of oxygen on a layer that contains six-fold coordinated Co. These findings not only enrich the understanding of complex surface phenomena of defect formation but also provide an explanation for the reversibility during phase transformation.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jiafeng Lu, Linping Teng, Qinxiao Zhai, Chunhua Wang, Matthieu Lancry, Ye Dai, Xianglong Zeng
Summary: In this study, we achieved full control of fiber nanograting orientation by manipulating laser polarization, and tailored space variant fiber nanogratings, which expanded the diversity in fiber nanograting engineering.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Yibo Liu, Yujie Tao, Yue Liu, Qi Sun, Qinrong Lin, Kexin Kang, Qinghua Zhang, Qingjie Sun
Summary: This study investigates the wettability of the Ti-Cu-Fe multi-metal system, specifically the wetting behaviors of CuSi3 droplets on TC4 and 304SS plates. The results show that the CO2 + Ar gas atmosphere significantly affects interfacial mass transfer, thus influencing the wettability of the systems.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jimei Liu, Fei Wang, Rong Guo, Yuqi Liu, Mengyu Zhang, Jaka Sunarso, Dong Liu
Summary: This study developed Co/MXene composites with anti-corrosion properties by varying the cobalt content. These composites exhibited remarkable electromagnetic absorption performance and high resistance to corrosion under various corrosive conditions. The study also revealed the mechanism of electron transfer from cobalt to MXene and the electromagnetic dissipation behavior originated from polarization loss alone.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Moujie Huang, Yongsong Ma, Jingbo Yang, Lingyun Xu, Hangqi Yang, Miao Wang, Xin Ma, Xin Xia, Junhao Yang, Deli Wang, Chuang Peng
Summary: Strong metal-support interactions (SMSIs) are important for enhancing catalytic activities and stability in thermal catalysis. This study demonstrates a method to create SMSIs in electrocatalysis using carbon nanotubes and Ru nanoparticles, resulting in excellent catalytic activity and stability.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Ravi Trivedi, Brinti Mondal, Nandini Garg, Brahmananda Chakraborty
Summary: This study explores the potential of biphenylene as a nanocarrier for the delivery of the anticancer drug cisplatin. It is found that biphenylene offers physical stability, rapid release rate, solubility, and bio-compatibilities compared to other nanocarriers. The adsorption of cisplatin on the surface of biphenylene involves charge transfer from cisplatin to biphenylene. The drug is shown to be released at body temperature in an acidic environment. Biphenylene also exhibits excellent cytotoxicity activity and cellular uptake of the drug. Overall, biphenylene shows promise as a potential nanocarrier for cisplatin delivery.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Hyun Jeong, Hyeong Chan Suh, Ga Hyun Cho, Rafael Salas-Montiel, Hayoung Ko, Ki Kang Kim, Mun Seok Jeong
Summary: In this study, a potential platform to enhance Raman scattering and increase the number of observable Raman modes in monolayer transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) was proposed. The platform consisted of large-scale arrays of gold micropillars (MPs), which were able to enhance the Raman intensity of TMDs and make difficult-to-detect Raman modes observable. The platform showed great industrial advantages and wide applicability due to its low cost, simple process, large controllable area, and short process time.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Yasir Abbas, Shafqat Ali, Sajjad Ali, Waqar Azeem, Zareen Zuhra, Haoliang Wang, Mohamed Bououdina, Zhenzhong Sun
Summary: In this study, FeOx@SPNO-C core-shell nanospheres as a catalyst for degradation of sulfamethoxazole (SMX) were successfully synthesized. The synergistic interaction between FeOx and SPNO-C, high carbon charge density, and the presence of C = O groups and N/Fe-Nx sites were found to be key factors for the enhanced degradation of SMX.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
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Chemistry, Physical
Qiaoting Yang, Yuxiao Gong, Yan Qian, Zhou-Qing Xiao, Serge Cosnier, Xue-Ji Zhang, Robert S. Marks, Dan Shan
Summary: This study proposes a hierarchical confinement strategy to design Prussian blue nanoparticles (PB NPs) with satisfactory electrocatalytic ability and stability. The catalytic synthesis of PB NPs is achieved through a hydrothermal process, and the as-prepared PB@NH2MIL exhibits efficient electronic transmission and enhanced electrocatalytic properties.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)