Robust multifunctional fluorine-free superhydrophobic fabrics for high-efficiency oil–water separation with ultrahigh flux
Zheng Xiong, Jian Huang, Yongzhong Wu, Xiao Gong
Abstract
SiO 2 –TiO 2 /PDMS-coated superhydrophobic fabrics with excellent durability are fabricated by the combination of micron-sized silica and nano-sized titanium dioxide, which can be used in water-proofing, UV-protection and oil–water separation.
Topics & Concepts
Materials scienceContact angleCoatingSuperhydrophobic coatingSandpaperChemical engineeringPolydimethylsiloxaneNanoparticleSurface energyComposite materialNanotechnologyEngineeringSurface Modification and SuperhydrophobicityAdvanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting MaterialsIcing and De-icing Technologies