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Superhydrophobic Surfaces

This document discusses superhydrophobic surfaces (SHS), which exhibit high water repellency due to low surface energy and nano-scale surface roughness. SHS are found in nature on surfaces like lotus leaves and butterfly wings. The document covers the theory behind SHS, fabrication methods like sol-gel processing and etching, and applications such as self-cleaning, anti-corrosion, and anti-biofouling. SHS show potential for use in coatings, fabrics, and other materials due to their stability and water-repellent properties.

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Superhydrophobic Surfaces

This document discusses superhydrophobic surfaces (SHS), which exhibit high water repellency due to low surface energy and nano-scale surface roughness. SHS are found in nature on surfaces like lotus leaves and butterfly wings. The document covers the theory behind SHS, fabrication methods like sol-gel processing and etching, and applications such as self-cleaning, anti-corrosion, and anti-biofouling. SHS show potential for use in coatings, fabrics, and other materials due to their stability and water-repellent properties.

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SUPERHYDROPHOBIC

SURFACES

Guided by: Presented by:


Dr Sreejith Mohan ASHIK S RAJ
Associate Prof. Roll no: 6
Dept. of Mechanical Engineering S-7, ME-B
CONTENTS

 Introduction
 Superhydrophobic phenomena in nature
 Theory of SHS
 Fabrication
 Applications
 Conclusion
 References

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INTRODUCTION

 SHS exhibits high water repellency


 Water repellency depends on two factors
- surface energy
- surface morphology
 SHS has water contact angle above 150°
 SHS has very low contact angle hysteresis
 Self cleaning effect
 SHS has nano scale roughness

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Self Cleaning Demonstration

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SUPERHYDROPHOBICITY
IN NATURE
 Examples : lotus leaf
Wings of butterflies
Legs of water strides.
 Lotus leaf technique or lotus effect .

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(a) Lotus leaves, which exhibit extraordinary water repellency on
their upper side.
(b) Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) image of the upper leaf
side.
(c) Wax tubules on the upper leaf side

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Gliding on Superhydrophobic
Feet

A live “pond skater” utilizing


its superhydrophobic feet to
rest on the surface of water
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THEORY OF SHS
 When a liquid drop is placed in contact with solid , the
equilibrium of liquid & solid surface will be established at a
certain angle called static contact angle , θ0 , given by Young
equation:
cos θ0 = γsA -γsL
γLA

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FABRICATION OF
SUPERHYDROPHOBIC
SURFACE
(1). Sol- gel process
 Efficient, low cost , low temperature & low pressure process.
 Produces rough surface on variety of oxide such as silica,
alumina.
 Forms a flat surface coating, xerogel coating or aerogel
coating.

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(2). Layer by layer self assembly
 Simple and cheap method.
 Producing thin film coating by depositing oppositely charged
layers.
 Sequential adsorption of positive or negative charged species
by alternative dipping into solution.
(3). Etching
 Another simple & efficient method.
 Increases the roughness of the surface.
 Different etching techniques are chemical, plasma & laser
etching.

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(4). Galvanic deposition
 Cheap method to produce rough surface.
 Electrochemical method that involves galvanic reaction has
been used to fabricate super hydrophobic surfaces.
 Deposition occurs when metallic ions are in contact with metal
substrate of lower oxidation potential.

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APPLICATIONS OF SHS
(1). Anti-adhesion and self cleaning
 Due to high water contact angle and low contact angle
hysteresis.
 Surfaces get contaminated easily and frequently.
 Practical application such as self cleaning window glasses.

Water droplets rolling off substrates with a self-cleaning super


hydrophobic surface through dust particles
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(2). Anti- biofouling application
 Used in under water structures and ship.
 A hydrophobic rough surface that support an air film between
itself and water.
 Reduction of wetted area is minimized.

Bio-fouling Summary Results After 8 Weeks


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of ocean Submersion
(3). Corrosion inhibition
 Preparing surface that repel water.
 Successful method to slow down the breakage of oxide layer
of metals.
 Further corrosion of metal is reduced.

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Corrosion resistant coating
using super hydrophobic
coating

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CONCLUSION
 Superhydrophobicity leads to self cleaning and anti
corrosive surfaces.
 SHS shows significant stability over different solvents,
pH and temperature.
 SHS have wide engineering application in fabrics,
paints, roof tiles, glass..etc.

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REFERENCE
 Huang, Y. et al, 2017. Corrosion resistance properties
of superhydrophobic copper surfaces fabricated by one-
step electrochemical modification process. Appl. Surf.
Sci. 282, 689–694.
 Darmanin, T. et al, 2017. Superhydrophobic surfaces
by electrochemical processes. Adv. Mater. 25, 1378–
1394.
 Song, J.L. et al, 2017. Fabrication of superhydrophobic
surfaces with hierarchical rough structures on Mg alloy
substrates Micro Nano Lett. 7 (3), 204–207.

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THANK YOU

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