A two-step approach was employed to create a composite coating consisting of TiO_(2)nanoparticles and extremely elastic polydimethylsiloxane(PDMS).The TiO_(2)-PDMS composite coating demonstrates exceptional superhydro...A two-step approach was employed to create a composite coating consisting of TiO_(2)nanoparticles and extremely elastic polydimethylsiloxane(PDMS).The TiO_(2)-PDMS composite coating demonstrates exceptional superhydrophobicity and antifouling efficacy,as evidenced by the static contact angle,contact angle hysteresis,and antifouling tests.The electron microscopic analysis reveals that the composite coating consists of TiO_(2)particles and agglomerates,which forms a dual-level roughness structure at the nanometer and micron scales.This unique structure promotes the Cassie-Baxter state of the coating when in contact with the liquid,resulting in an increased static contact angle and a reduced contact angle hysteresis.The PDMS primer facilitates the attachment of TiO_(2)particles,resulting in a composite coating with excellent scratch-resistant characteristics.Additionally,the PDMS primer possesses the capacity to retain low surface energy modifiers.Simultaneously,the PDMS primer serves as a reservoir for a low surface energy modifier,enhancing the self-repairing properties of the TiO_(2)-PDMS composite coating.This composite coating exhibits effective self-cleaning capabilities against many forms of contaminants,including liquids,solids,and slurries.展开更多
基金Funded by the National Science and Technology Major Project(No.J2019-VII-0015-0155)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51705533)。
文摘A two-step approach was employed to create a composite coating consisting of TiO_(2)nanoparticles and extremely elastic polydimethylsiloxane(PDMS).The TiO_(2)-PDMS composite coating demonstrates exceptional superhydrophobicity and antifouling efficacy,as evidenced by the static contact angle,contact angle hysteresis,and antifouling tests.The electron microscopic analysis reveals that the composite coating consists of TiO_(2)particles and agglomerates,which forms a dual-level roughness structure at the nanometer and micron scales.This unique structure promotes the Cassie-Baxter state of the coating when in contact with the liquid,resulting in an increased static contact angle and a reduced contact angle hysteresis.The PDMS primer facilitates the attachment of TiO_(2)particles,resulting in a composite coating with excellent scratch-resistant characteristics.Additionally,the PDMS primer possesses the capacity to retain low surface energy modifiers.Simultaneously,the PDMS primer serves as a reservoir for a low surface energy modifier,enhancing the self-repairing properties of the TiO_(2)-PDMS composite coating.This composite coating exhibits effective self-cleaning capabilities against many forms of contaminants,including liquids,solids,and slurries.
