scholarly journals A green approach of superhydrophobic surface fabrication on recycled high-density polyethylene using sodium chloride

2021 ◽  
Vol 2080 (1) ◽  
pp. 012004
Author(s):  
Muhammad Aidil Adz’ryl Nor Azizan ◽  
Muhammad Salihin Zakaria ◽  
Razif Muhammed Nordin ◽  
Khairul Anwar Abdul Halim ◽  
Bee Ying Lim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Contact Angle ◽  
Sodium Chloride ◽  
Surface Morphology ◽  
Water Contact Angle ◽  
High Density Polyethylene ◽  
Superhydrophobic Surface ◽  
High Density ◽  
Water Contact ◽  
Green Approach ◽  
Self Cleaning

Abstract In this work, the water-dissolved surface modifier method was introduced to recycled high-density polyethylene (rHDPE) matrix to fabricate green superhydrophobic surfaces. Surface cavities on rHDPE are formed by sodium chloride particles which can be readily rinsed off and reused. Water contact angle, self-cleaning properties, and surface morphology were characterized. By creating porosity onto the rHDPE matrix, the surface exhibits an excellent self-cleaning property with a water contact angle larger than 150°. Surface morphology reveals the porosity and roughness of the surface. In this fabricating process, no chemicals are used while rHDPE is selected for the purpose. Based on the findings, it is proven that the superhydrophobic surface can be fabricated with a simple yet green approach.

scholarly journals The potential of using sucrose particles for self-cleaning surface fabrication on recycled high-density polyethylene

2021 ◽  
Vol 2080 (1) ◽  
pp. 012005
Author(s):  
Yee Wen Yap ◽  
Muhammad Salihin Zakaria ◽  
Razif Muhammed Nordin ◽  
Khairul Anwar Abdul Halim ◽  
Bee Ying Lim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Contact Angle ◽  
Surface Morphology ◽  
Water Contact Angle ◽  
High Density Polyethylene ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
High Density ◽  
Sliding Angle ◽  
Water Contact ◽  
Self Cleaning ◽  
Surface Fabrication

Abstract Degradation properties of recycled plastic causing it less widely used. By adding extra physical properties, its commercial value and usage can be increased. In this current work, green self-cleaning surfaces from recycled high-density polyethylene (rHDPE) were fabricated using sucrose particles. Water contact angle and sliding angle, self-cleaning properties and surface morphology were characterized. Furthermore, the surface texture was also evaluated by conducting a surface roughness test. By creating porosity onto the rHDPE matrix, the surface exhibits an excellent self-cleaning property with a water contact angle larger than 150°. Surface morphology reveals the porosity and roughness of the surface. In this fabricating process, no chemicals were used while rHDPE is selected for the purpose. Hence, the process is environmentally friendly and low cost for self-cleaning surface fabrication.

Facile Method to Prepare Superhydrophobic High-Density Polyethylene Coating

2013 ◽  
Vol 634-638 ◽  
pp. 2960-2963
Author(s):  
Xin Fu ◽  
Hui Fang Gong ◽  
Xi Mei Xiao
Keyword(s):  
Contact Angle ◽  
Aqueous Solutions ◽  
Water Contact Angle ◽  
High Density Polyethylene ◽  
High Density ◽  
Sliding Angle ◽  
Water Contact ◽  
Alkali Salt ◽  
Polyethylene Coating

A superhydrophobic HDPE coating was obtained by a facile but yet effective way. The water contact angle and sliding angle of the superhydrophobic HDPE coating were 156±1.9ºand 3±1.6º, respectively. The HDPE coating was still superhydrophobic contacting with acid, alkali, salt aqueous solutions.

Fabrication of the Superhydrophobic Surface Using SU-8 Photoresist With Black Silicon

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sang Eon Lee ◽  
Dongjin Lee ◽  
Jin-Ha Kim ◽  
Kang Won Lee ◽  
Kwang-Cheol Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Contact Angle ◽  
Water Contact Angle ◽  
Superhydrophobic Surface ◽  
Black Silicon ◽  
Geometrical Shape ◽  
Water Contact ◽  
Ion Etching ◽  
Lotus Leaf ◽  
Pdms Surface ◽  
Micro Structures

A novel change method of surface wettability using both micro- and nano-sized geometrical shape is presented in this paper. After the black silicon is formed in reactive ion etching, SU-8 mold is fabricated on top of the black silicon that has nano-sized holes. After the microfabrication of SU-8 photoresist mold, poly-dimethysiloxane (PDMS) is poured into the mold. As a result, the molded PDMS surface has both micro- and nano-sized structures, which is similar to lotus leaf. The diameter of cylindrical pillar micro structures ranges from 50 to 100 μm. The water contact angle of 150° is obtained on the molded PDMS surface with pillars diameter of 50 μm. The superhydrophobic surface made of micro- and nanostructures is straightforwardly formed, increasing water contact angle on the engineered surface.

scholarly journals High Stability Performance of Superhydrophobic Modified Fluorinated Graphene Films on Copper Alloy Substrates

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rafik Abbas ◽  
N. Elkhoshkhany ◽  
Ahmed Hefnawy ◽  
Shaker Ebrahim ◽  
Aya Rahal
Keyword(s):  
Contact Angle ◽  
Water Contact Angle ◽  
Sliding Angle ◽  
Water Contact ◽  
Stability Performance ◽  
Graphene Films ◽  
Superhydrophobic Property ◽  
Self Cleaning ◽  
Fluorinated Graphene ◽  
Highly Hydrophobic

A stable self-cleaning superhydrophobic modified fluorinated graphene surface with micro/nanostructure was successfully fabricated on copper substrates via drop coating process. Irregularly stacked island-like multilayered fluorinated graphene nanoflakes comprised the microstructure. The fabricated films exhibited outstanding superhydrophobic property with a water contact angle 167° and water sliding angle lower than 4°. The developed superhydrophobic surface showed excellent corrosion resistance with insignificant decrease of water contact angle 166° in 3.5 wt.% NaCl solution. This stable highly hydrophobic performance of the fluorinated graphene films could be useful in self-cleaning, antifogging, corrosion resistive coatings and microfluidic devices.

Preparation and Characterization of Superhydrophobic Polypropylene Surface with Excellent Self-Cleaning Property

2011 ◽  
Vol 295-297 ◽  
pp. 1613-1616 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhi Qing Yuan ◽  
Jun Liang Wu ◽  
Xi Hai Hao ◽  
Xu Nan Wang ◽  
Xun Meng Xu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Contact Angle ◽  
Water Contact Angle ◽  
Sliding Angle ◽  
Water Contact ◽  
Artificial Rain ◽  
Self Cleaning

A superhydrophobic polypropylene surface was obtained by a facile method. The water contact angle and sliding angle of the superhydrophobic polypropylene surface were 157±1.8ºand 1.6º, respectively. When the superhydrophobic polypropylene surface was contaminated, 99 % contaminant particles were removed from the superhydrophobic polypropylene surface by artificial rain, showing excellent self-cleaning property.

scholarly journals Fabrication and Characterization of Superhydrophobic Graphene/Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles Composite

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 122
Author(s):  
Xun Hui Wu ◽  
Yoon Yee Then
Keyword(s):  
Contact Angle ◽  
Titanium Dioxide ◽  
Water Contact Angle ◽  
Medical Devices ◽  
Superhydrophobic Surface ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Tio2 Coating ◽  
Hybrid Nanoparticles ◽  
Poly Lactic Acid ◽  
Water Contact

Materials with superhydrophobic surfaces have received vast attention in various industries due to their valuable properties, such as their self-cleaning and antifouling effects. These promising superhydrophobic properties are taken into high priority, particularly for medical devices and applications. The development of an ideal superhydrophobic surface is a challenging task and is constantly progressing. Various strategies have been introduced; however, a minority of them are cost-effective. This work presents a facile fabrication of the superhydrophobic surface by using graphene and titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles. The graphene and TiO2 hybrid nanoparticles are dip-coated on a biodegradable thermoplastic poly(lactic acid) (PLA) substrate. The thermoplastic PLA is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and is widely utilized in medical devices. The graphene/TiO2 coating is substantiated to transform the hydrophilic PLA film into superhydrophobic biomaterials that can help to reduce hazardous medical-device complications. The surface wettability of the graphene/TiO2 nanoparticle-coated PLA surface was evaluated by measuring the apparent water contact angle. The surface chemical composition and surface morphology were analyzed via Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The graphene/TiO2-coated PLA film achieved superhydrophobic properties by demonstrating a water contact angle greater than 150°. The water contact angle of the graphene/TiO2 coating increased along with the concentration of the nanoparticles and the ratio of TiO2 to graphene. Moreover, the graphene/TiO2 coating exhibited excellent durability, whereby the contact angle of the coated surface remained unchanged after water immersion for 24 h. The duration of the effectiveness of the superhydrophobic coating suggests its suitability for medical devices, for which a short duration of administration is involved. This study reports an easy-to-replicate and cost-effective method for fabricating superhydrophobic graphene/TiO2-coated surfaces, which additionally substantiates a potential solution for the manufacturing of biomaterials in the future.

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