Superhydrophobic surfaces: from structural control to functional application

作者：Xi Zhang, Feng Shi, Jia Niu, Yugui Jiang, Zhiqiang Wang · 发表于：Journal of Materials Chemistry · 年份：2007 · DOI：10.1039/b711226b · 被引用次数：1775 · 研究领域：Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity、Adhesion, Friction, and Surface Interactions、Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials

A superhydrophobic surface is a surface with a water contact angle close to or higher than 150°. In this feature article, we review the historical and present research on superhydrophobic surfaces, including the characterization of superhydrophobicity, different ways to fabricate rough surfaces, and low-surface-energy modifications on inorganic and organic rough surfaces. It is the combination of surface roughness and low-surface-energy modification that leads to superhydrophobicity. Notably, research on superhydrophobic surfaces has not only fundamental interest but various possible functional applications in micro- and nano-materials and devices.