Author:
Genzer Jan,Marmur Abraham
Abstract
AbstractIn this contribution, we briefly discuss how various physicochemical properties of surfaces affect the wettability and self-cleaning character of both naturally occurring and synthetic surfaces. Using a few selected examples from nature, we discuss the superhydrophobic effect and antifouling character of such surfaces and how these properties are associated with variations in surface chemical composition and topography. We also review a few special case studies aimed at adopting these biomimetic schemes to design and fabricate functional self-cleaning surfaces.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Physical and Theoretical Chemistry,Condensed Matter Physics,General Materials Science
Cited by
138 articles.
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