Biologically inspired omniphobic surfaces by reverse imprint lithography

René Hensel; Andreas Finn; Ralf Helbig; Hans-Georg Braun; Christoph Neinhuis; Wolf-Joachim Fischer; Carsten Werner

doi:10.1002/adma.201305408

Biologically inspired omniphobic surfaces by reverse imprint lithography

Adv Mater. 2014 Apr 2;26(13):2029-33. doi: 10.1002/adma.201305408. Epub 2013 Dec 23.

Authors

René Hensel¹, Andreas Finn, Ralf Helbig, Hans-Georg Braun, Christoph Neinhuis, Wolf-Joachim Fischer, Carsten Werner

Affiliation

¹ Max Bergmann Center of Biomaterials Dresden, Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden, Hohe Straße 6, 01069, Dresden, Germany; Technische Universität Dresden, Research Training Group "Nano- and Biotechniques for Electronic Device Packaging", Helmholtzstraße 18, 01069, Dresden, Germany.

PMID: 24375518
DOI: 10.1002/adma.201305408

Abstract

Springtail skin morphology is translated into robust omniphobic polymer membranes by reverse imprint lithography. The combination of overhanging cross-sections and their arrangement in a self-supporting comblike pattern are crucial for mechanically stable coatings that can be even applied to curved surfaces.

Keywords: biomimetics; omniphobic; reverse imprint lithography; springtails.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Animals
Arthropods
Biomimetics / instrumentation
Biomimetics / methods*
Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Interactions*
Mechanical Phenomena
Membranes, Artificial
Polymers / chemistry
Printing / instrumentation
Printing / methods*
Surface Properties

Substances

Membranes, Artificial
Polymers