Issue 20, 2014

Material-independent fabrication of superhydrophobic surfaces by mussel-inspired polydopamine

Abstract

This study reports methods for general preparation of superhydrophobic surfaces on any type of material surface using mussel-inspired poly(dopamine) (pDA). The use of pDA presents several advantages over conventional superhydrophobic fabrication methods: development of superhydrophobicity in a material-independent manner, enhancement of mechanical stability, decreases in angle hysteresis, and applicability to 3D objects.

Graphical abstract: Material-independent fabrication of superhydrophobic surfaces by mussel-inspired polydopamine

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Article information

Article type
Communication
Submitted
13 Dec 2013
Accepted
27 Jan 2014
First published
03 Feb 2014

RSC Adv., 2014,4, 10330-10333

Material-independent fabrication of superhydrophobic surfaces by mussel-inspired polydopamine

I. You, Y. Chang Seo and H. Lee, RSC Adv., 2014, 4, 10330 DOI: 10.1039/C3RA47626J

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