One-step modification of superhydrophobic surfaces by a mussel-inspired polymer coating

Angew Chem Int Ed Engl. 2010 Dec 3;49(49):9401-4. doi: 10.1002/anie.201004693.

Abstract

A bio-inspired approach for superhydrophobic surface modification was investigated. Hydrophilic conversion of the superhydrophobic surface was easily achieved through this method, and the superhydrophobic-hydrophilic alternating surface was generated by the method combined with soft-lithography. The resulting patterned surface showed high water adhesion property in addition to superhydrophobic property.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Bivalvia / chemistry*
  • Coated Materials, Biocompatible / chemistry*
  • Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Interactions
  • Particle Size
  • Polymers / chemistry*
  • Surface Properties

Substances

  • Coated Materials, Biocompatible
  • Polymers