A novel and simple method to realize the switch between superhydrophobicity and superhydrophilicity on a (N-dodecyltrimethoxysilane)-modified 3D copper foam by electrode processes is reported. Such electricity-induced switchable wettability with rapid responsiveness and wide-range variation can be applicable in controllable water permeation and other relevant areas.

Inspired by selective wettability and hierarchical structure of papillae on lotus seeds, papilla-like magnetic particles were fabricated by thermal treatment of Fe microparticles. The papilla-like magnetic particles modified by lauric acid exhibited superhydrophobicity, superoleophilicity and great oil removing capability from water.

Nanostructures are commonly used for developing superhydrophobic surfaces. However, available wetting theoretical models ignore the effect of vacuum photon-mode alteration on van der Waals forces and thus on hydrophobicity. Using first-principles calculations, we show that superhydrophibicity of nanostructured surfaces is dramatically enhanced by vacuum photon-mode tuning. As a case study, wett...

Superhydrophobic and oleophobic surfaces have attracted increasing attention because of their self-cleaning properties. A composite coating composed anodized titanium sol-gel (TiAO/SG) was developed has good superhydrophobic property. The prepared on the substrate then a layer coated surface to obtain with adhesion weight glycerol wire decreased 4.8% that untreated wire, which showed material h...

Superhydrophobicity and icephobicity are governed by surface chemistry structure. These two features signify a potential advance in engineering have recently garnered significant attention from the research community. This review aims to simulate further development of superhydrophobic icephobic surfaces order achieve their wide-spread adoption practical applications. The begins establishing fu...

Abstract Superhydrophobicity refers to the phenomenon that contact angle of various low surface tension water droplets on solid is greater than 150°. Over past few years, people have paid more attentions in superhydrophobic surfaces’ design and application. The surfaces are meaningful for basic research practical applications, such as self-cleaning, drag reduction, lubrication, more. This paper...