Injection molded superhydrophobic surfaces based on microlithography and black silicon processing

Emil Søgaard, Nis Korsgaard Andersen, Rafael Taboryski, Kristian Smistrup

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    Abstract

    This work is concerned with the design, development, and testing of nanostructured polymer surfaces with self-cleaning properties that can be manufactured by injection molding. In particular, the superimposed micro- and nanometer length scales of the so-called Lotus effect were investigated in detail with an engineering perspective on choice of materials and manufacturability by injection molding. Microscope slides with superhydrophobic properties were succesfully fabricated. Preliminary results indicate a contact angle increase from 95° for the unstructured polymer to a maximum 150°. The lowest drop roll off angles observed were in the range 1° to 5°.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationTechnical Proceedings of the 2012 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Expo
    Publication date2012
    Pages 722-725
    Publication statusPublished - 2012
    EventNanotech 2012: Conference & Expo - Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara, United States
    Duration: 18 Jun 201221 Jun 2012
    Conference number: 15

    Conference

    ConferenceNanotech 2012
    Number15
    LocationSanta Clara Convention Center
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CitySanta Clara
    Period18/06/201221/06/2012

    Keywords

    • Contact angle
    • Exhibitions
    • Films
    • Hydrophobicity
    • Injection molding
    • Nanotechnology
    • Polymers
    • Nanocomposite films

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