Chen, L.
, Henein, G.
and Liddle, J.
(2009),
Super-hydrophobic and/or Super-hydrophilic Surfaces Made by Plasma Process, Nanotech 2009, Houston, TX, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=901919
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Super-hydrophobic and/or Super-hydrophilic Surfaces Made by Plasma Process
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In this paper, a simple, fast, all-plasma surface modification (APSM) process, which can form super-hydrophobic and/or super-hydrophilic surfaces is introduced. The APSM process includes plasma-induced surface nano-pattern formation, substrate etching and surface chemical modification. By using this process, large area super-hydrophobic or super-hydrophilic surfaces can be fabricated easily. The wetting properties can be switched between super-hydrophobic and super-hydrophilic by simply changing the plasma chemistry. By using a stencil mask to selectively modify areas on the surface with different chemicals, both super-hydrophobic and hydrophilic areas can be created on a single surface. APSM is an environmentally friendly and economic process which can be used in a variety of applications.Proceedings Title
Nanotech 2009
Volume
3
Conference Dates
May 3-7, 2009
Conference Location
Houston, TX
Pub Type
Conferences
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Keywords
Super-hydrophobic, Super-hydrophilic, Plasma, Nano-pattern, Surface
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