Engineering a robust, multifunctional superhydrophobic/oleophobic microporous aluminum surface via a two-step chemical etching process
Subodh Barthwal, Subodh Barthwal, Sumit Barthwal, Sumit Barthwal
Topics & Concepts
Materials scienceWettingContact angleIsotropic etchingNanotechnologyMicroporous materialSandpaperAbrasion (mechanical)FabricationEtching (microfabrication)BiofoulingSuperhydrophilicitySubstrate (aquarium)AdhesionFoulingComposite materialAluminiumChemical engineeringLayer (electronics)MembraneBiologyPathologyMedicineOceanographyGeologyEngineeringAlternative medicineGeneticsSurface Modification and SuperhydrophobicityAdvanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting MaterialsAdhesion, Friction, and Surface Interactions