Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Nehar Ullah, Mahnoor Zafar, Hizbullah Malik, Kamran Zaman, Muhammad Raheej, Irshad Ali, Muhammad Younas, Mohammad Jafar Molaei, Mashallah Rezakazemi
Summary: The current study focuses on fabricating and characterizing super-hydrophobic thin-film coatings using synthetized and functionalized Si-NPs, with PVA-associated coatings showing the best results in terms of superhydrophobicity and durability. Characterization techniques such as SEM, AFM, and XRD were utilized to analyze the topographical and morphological characteristics of the coatings, demonstrating the homogeneous application of Si-NPs thin films.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2021)
Review
Polymer Science
Muhammad Zaman Khan, Jiri Militky, Michal Petru, Blanka Tomkova, Azam Ali, Elcin Toren, Sajida Perveen
Summary: Over the past decade, researchers have successfully replicated the surface structures found on natural superhydrophobic surfaces and induced superhydrophobic properties into various material surfaces. These superhydrophobic surfaces exhibit non-wetting and self-cleaning properties and have diverse applications in fields such as space, textiles, marine, defense, automotive, biomedical applications, etc.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Md. Nizam Uddin, Fenil J. Desai, Balakrishnan Subeshan, Muhammad M. Rahman, Eylem Asmatulu
Summary: A study on producing superhydrophobic nanocomposite fibers from recycled materials offers a cost-effective solution for atmospheric clean water production, particularly suitable for arid areas. These fibers exhibit excellent water-repellent properties and have the potential to be mass-produced for clean water at a relatively low cost.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mohammad Shahid, Saptarshi Maiti, Ravindra V. Adivarekar, Shanhu Liu
Summary: Superhydrophobic materials have been extensively studied and hold great promise for various applications. This review explores the potential of using bio-derived materials as greener alternatives to fluorochemicals and organosilane-based chemistries in superhydrophobic textile fabrication. The methods for creating bio-based superhydrophobic surfaces on textiles are discussed in detail.
MATERIALS TODAY CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kyujin Ko, Donghyun Yoon, Su Chul Yang, Heon Sang Lee
Summary: Superhydrophobic silica coating layers with high contact angle, high light transmittance, and strong weather resistance were developed using three strategies, demonstrating potential applications in industrial coating.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Freshteh Sotoudeh, S. Mahmood Mousavi, Nader Karimi, Bok Jik Lee, Javad Abolfazli-Esfahani, Mohammad K. D. Manshadi
Summary: Self-cleaning surfaces, inspired by butterfly wings and lotus leaves, have various industrial applications such as manufacturing solar panels and glass. They can be used for oil-water separation in the petroleum industry, reducing cleaning time and cost while improving durability. Self-cleaning surfaces can be classified as hydrophilic and hydrophobic, with different cleaning mechanisms. Currently, water-repellent surfaces are more commonly used in self-cleaning technologies.
ALEXANDRIA ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ryan Stoddard, Karthik Nithyanandam, Ranga Pitchumani
Summary: This study systematically investigated the durability of non-wetting surfaces, identifying functionalizing agents and lubricants that showed high durability under different conditions. The results also revealed a close correlation between lubricant viscosity and durability in hydrodynamic conditions.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Melika Farzam, Mohamadreza Beitollahpoor, Samuel. E. E. Solomon, Henry. S. S. Ashbaugh, Noshir. S. S. Pesika
Summary: This review discusses the fundamental science behind superhydrophobic surfaces developed by living organisms in nature, as well as the technologies and challenges associated with the fabrication and characterization of these surfaces.
Article
Mechanics
Debarshi Debnath, Divya Verma, Parmod Kumar, Viswanath Balakrishnan
Summary: The dynamics of droplet impact on superhydrophobic surfaces were studied using both experiments and numerical simulations. A superhydrophobic surface was created by growing a carbon nanotube forest on stainless steel mesh for the experiments. The Kistler dynamic contact angle model was used to numerically model the surface. Depending on various physical properties, such as drop Weber number, surface inclination, and Ohnesorge number, the impact outcomes were categorized into symmetric bouncing, asymmetric bouncing, breakup, and tail impingement. The results showed that the inclination of the surface significantly decreased the contact time of the droplets and that droplets bouncing off inclined surfaces had more kinetic energy compared to those on horizontal surfaces. The coefficient of restitution of the droplet and the force exerted by the droplet on the superhydrophobic surfaces were also analyzed, with the findings suggesting that oblique impacts caused smaller peak forces compared to horizontal impacts.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MULTIPHASE FLOW
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jianqiang Hou, Jianying Gong, Xin Wu, Qiwang Huang, Yu Li
Summary: In this study, the numerical investigation on fast droplet bouncing on concave superhydrophobic surfaces (SHSs) with trapezoidal cross-section revealed asymmetric spreading behavior and the influence of structure parameters and impact velocity on the droplet contact time. The presence of tangential momentum can enhance droplet spreading, but may not always reduce contact time. An optimal concave SHS structure with certain width and inclination angle is expected to reduce droplet contact time by 40 to 45%.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Maryam Ghaedi, Nasir Mehranbod, Mohammad Khorram
Summary: Porous superhydrophobic materials with high mechanical stability, developed using a polyurethane sponge coated with poly (dopamine) and silica, demonstrate strong hydrophobic coating adhesion and excellent oil-water separation performance. The modified sponge shows a water contact angle of approximately 156.2 degrees & PLUSMN; 5 degrees, and can absorb up to 43.3-51 times of its initial mass from an oil-water mixture. The hydrophobicity and absorption capacity of the modified sponge are preserved even after undergoing multiple cycles of oil-water separation and chemical cleaning.
REACTIVE & FUNCTIONAL POLYMERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xin Sui, Yubo Wang, Yongyang Sun, Wenyan Liang, Yiqing Xue, Alex Osei Bonsu
Summary: A hierarchical nanostructured model for superhydrophobicity was established to describe solid surface properties, with a focus on thermodynamic analysis of wetting states. Simulation results demonstrated a close relationship between wetting state transitions and changes in nano-cylinder height and base spacing.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Matti J. Hokkanen, Matilda Backholm, Maja Vuckovac, Quan Zhou, Robin H. A. Ras
Summary: Superhydrophobic coatings with unique properties such as self-cleaning and staying dry have recently emerged in industrial and consumer markets. The stochastic nature of coating components can affect the uniformity of water repellency, and traditional contact angle goniometry may not provide accurate quantification of wetting properties. The study demonstrates that highly sensitive force-based methods can offer advantages in quantifying microscale heterogeneity in superhydrophobic coatings.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Eda Hazal Tumer, H. Yildirim Erbil, Numan Akdogan
Summary: In this study, superhydrophobic polylactic acid (PLA) surfaces with microstructured pillars were prepared using hot pressing and chemical vapor deposition methods. The wettability and morphology of the PLA patterns were investigated. The results showed that silane coatings containing a fluorine atom could significantly increase the water contact angle of the PLA surfaces, and the coated patterns exhibited excellent resistance and stability.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Rita Laukemper, Thomas Becker, Mario Jekle
Summary: This study investigated the influence of surface free energy (SFE) on the adhesion behavior between wheat dough and bakery surfaces, finding a strong linear correlation between SFE of surfaces and adhesion to dough. Production-related changes to surfaces had a significant impact on adhesion behavior, such as abrasion of proofing cloths affecting dough adhesion. The results highlight the importance of considering SFE in developing processing surfaces for the baking industry.
FOOD AND BIOPROCESS TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Dong-Shuai Li, Qing-Li Gao, Hui Zhang, Yi-Fan Wang, Wei-Liang Liu, Man-Man Ren, Fan-Gong Kong, Shou-Juan Wang, Jin Chang
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Jingwei Chen, Xinqiang Wang
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2020)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Chonghe Xu, Shuying Shi, Silun Zhu, Xiaoqian Zhang, Xinqiang Wang, Luyi Zhu, Guanghui Zhang
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yongshuai Xie, Fengqiong Xie, Lin Wang, Ying Peng, Dehua Ma, Luyi Zhu, Guilin Zhou, Xinqiang Wang, Guanghui Zhang
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lixin Liu, Zenghao Wang, Yongshuai Xie, Ying Peng, Jianhong Dong, Y. T. Chow, Guanghui Zhang, Luyi Zhu, Xinqiang Wang, Dong Xu
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Silun Zhu, Shuying Shi, Yongshuai Xie, Chonghe Xu, Xiaoqian Zhang, Ying Peng, Xinqiang Wang, Gang Yu, Luyi Zhu, Guanghui Zhang, Dong Xu
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Ying Peng, Yongshuai Xie, Lin Wang, Lixin Liu, Silun Zhu, Dehua Ma, Luyi Zhu, Guanghui Zhang, Xinqiang Wang
Summary: A yttria-stabilized zirconia mixed silica nanofibrous membrane (YSZ/SiO2 NFM) with improved mechanical properties and high temperature stability was fabricated using the electrospinning method. After heat treatment, the tensile strength and strain of the ceramic fibrous membrane significantly increased, and it exhibited thermal insulation and hydrophobic properties. These attractive features may open up new opportunities for applications in high-temperature insulation, fire insulation, and flexible electronics.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shuying Shi, Chonghe Xu, Qing Dong, Yuping Wang, Silun Zhu, Xiaoqian Zhang, Yuk Tak Chow, Xinqiang Wang, Luyi Zhu, Guanghui Zhang, Dong Xu
Summary: The functionalized MnO2/PDA/Fe3O4 fibers demonstrated excellent adsorption capacity and actual treatment capability for Pb(II), offering rapid magnetic separation and great application potential in Pb(II) adsorption removal.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Yongshuai Xie, Ying Peng, Lin Wang, Dehua Ma, Nan Wang, Luyi Zhu, Jian Zhang, Zhitai Jia, Xinqiang Wang, Guanghui Zhang
Summary: Lu2O3 fibrous membrane with high flexibility and tensile strength was obtained by electrospinning a high lutetium content precursor. Heat treatment in nitrogen atmosphere retained residual carbon in the membrane, inhibiting grain growth and improving mechanical properties. Heat treatment at 1000 degrees C for 2 hours significantly increased the tensile strength of the fibrous membrane.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yuping Wang, Shuying Shi, Qing Dong, Chonghe Xu, Silun Zhu, Xiaoqian Zhang, Yuk Tak Chow, Xinqiang Wang, Guanghui Zhang, Luyi Zhu, Dong Xu
Summary: BaTiO3 (BTO) and its doped materials show superior properties in the electronic ceramic industry. Pure phase BTO and lanthanum-doped fibers were prepared by electrospinning, exhibiting improved dielectric properties and potential for low frequency filter applications.
MATERIALS CHARACTERIZATION
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Shuying Shi, Qing Dong, Yuping Wang, Xiaoqian Zhang, Silun Zhu, Yuk Tak Chow, Xinqiang Wang, Luyi Zhu, Guanghui Zhang, Dong Xu
Summary: Flexible MgFe2O4 magnetic fibers were prepared using electrospinning technology and sol-gel method, exhibiting high adsorption capacity and magnetic separation properties.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Correction
Chemistry, Physical
Yongshuai Xie, Fengqiong Xie, Lin Wang, Ying Peng, Dehua Ma, Luyi Zhu, Guilin Zhou, Xinqiang Wang, Guanghui Zhang
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yongshuai Xie, Lin Wang, Ying Peng, Dehua Ma, Luyi Zhu, Guanghui Zhang, Xinqiang Wang
Summary: The research team has developed a novel material with excellent thermal stability and flexibility, making it suitable for high-temperature environments with various stringent requirements. This material's unique structure, low density, high porosity, and outstanding thermal insulation performance set it apart from conventional materials.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yongshuai Xie, Ying Peng, Dehua Ma, Wei Liu, Zhezhe Deng, Luyi Zhu, Guanghui Zhang, Xinqiang Wang
Summary: The flexible YAG fibrous membrane shows excellent thermal insulation properties, low density, and strong thermal stability, making it suitable for thermal insulation materials under extremely high-temperature conditions.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jun-Wei Xu, Qing-Li Gao, Yong-Mei Xia, Xian-Sen Lin, Wei-Liang Liu, Man-Man Ren, Fan-Gong Kong, Shou-Juan Wang, Chen Lin
Summary: In this study, Fe/alpha-MnO2@PPy composite materials were successfully prepared for efficient zinc-ion storage cathode in AZIBs. The optimized structure not only enhances the reversible specific capacity but also exhibits high diffusion coefficient, showing great potential for practical applications in advanced electrode materials for AZIBs.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
