Mechanically robust, chemically inert superhydrophobic charcoal surfaces

Jian Bo Xie, Liang Li, Anastassiya Knyazeva, James Weston, Panče Naumov

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Abstract

We report a fast and cost-effective strategy towards the preparation of superhydrophobic composites where a double-sided adhesive tape is paved with charcoal particles. The composites are mechanically robust, and resistant to strong chemical agents.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)9695-9698
Number of pages4
JournalChemical Communications
Volume52
Issue number62
DOIs
StatePublished - 2016

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Catalysis
  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Ceramics and Composites
  • General Chemistry
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Metals and Alloys
  • Materials Chemistry

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