One-step coating of fluoro-containing silica nanoparticles for universal generation of surface superhydrophobicity

Hongxia Wang, Jian Fang, Tong Cheng, Jie Ding, Liangti Qu, Liming Dai, Xungai Wang, Tong Lin

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Abstract

Stable superhydrophobic surfaces with water contact angles over 170 degrees and sliding angles below 7 degrees were produced by simply coating a particulate silica sol solution of co-hydrolysed TEOS/fluorinated alkyl silane with NH3·H2O on various substrates, including textile fabrics (e.g. polyester, wool and cotton), electrospun nanofibre mats, filter papers, glass slides, and silicon wafers.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)877-879
Number of pages3
JournalChemical Communications
Issue number7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2008
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

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

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