scholarly journals Cu–MoS2 Superhydrophobic Coating by Composite Electrodeposition

Coatings ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 238 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucia Helena Prado ◽  
Sannakaisa Virtanen

In this work, a superhydrophobic coating was developed by composite electrodeposition of MoS2 particles in a copper matrix. AISI 316L stainless steel and N80 carbon steel, with a thin electrodeposited Ni layer to improve adherence of the coating, were used as substrates. Different operational parameters of electrodeposition were studied in order to produce the highest possible contact angle. We demonstrate that, using this method, a coating with a hierarchical structure with feature dimensions in the range of µm to nm is obtained, with advancing contact angle values up to 158.2° and a contact angle hysteresis equal to 1.8°. To study the coating composition energy dispersive X-ray, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry were performed. Moreover, potentiodynamic polarizations were performed in H2SO4, NaCl and NaOH solutions to study the corrosion behavior of the coating. As a control, a sample coated only with MoS2 particles by means of electrophoretic deposition was produced. The results show that the composite coating can be used in applications where copper is used for corrosion protection, with the addition of the desirable effects of its superhydrophobicity.

Coatings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 1258
Author(s):  
Oriol Rius-Ayra ◽  
Alisiya Biserova-Tahchieva ◽  
Nuria Llorca-Isern

The pollution caused by microplastics around the world is an increasingly significant issue that has to be tackled with different methods and technologies. Here, we report a straightforward and rapid process combining electrodeposition and electrophoresis to produce a durable superhydrophobic coating on an aluminum substrate (UNS A91070) that has a static contact angle (153°), sliding angle (1°), and contact angle hysteresis (1°). Field emission scanning electron microscopy and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy showed the presence of a hierarchical structure with nanolayers that were 70 nm thick. The chemical composition was also analyzed using attenuated total reflectance-Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and high-resolution X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, which revealed that the hierarchical structure was composed of zinc laurate (Zn(C11H20COO)2) that decreased the surface free energy of the system. Moreover, the coating showed high durability against abrasion caused by the P1200 SiC paper due to the presence of TiO2 particles in the upper layers as well as the homogeneous chemical composition of the hierarchical structure. Finally, taking advantage of the superoleophilic properties of superhydrophobic surfaces, the ability of the coating to remove high-density polyethylene microplastics from water was studied.


Coatings ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 771 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qiang Xie ◽  
Tianhui Hao ◽  
Jifeng Zhang ◽  
Chao Wang ◽  
Rongkui Zhang ◽  
...  

Coatings with anti-icing performance possess hydrophobicity and low ice adhesion strength, which delay ice formation and make ice removal easier. In this paper, the anti-icing performance of nano/microsilica particle-filled amino-terminated PDMS (A-PDMS)-modified epoxy coatings was investigated. In the process, the influence of the addition of A-PDMS on the hydrophobicity and ice adhesion strength was investigated. Furthermore, the influences of various weight ratios of nanosilica/microsilica (Rn/m) on the hydrophobicity and ice adhesion strength of the coating were investigated. Hydrophobicity was evaluated by contact angle (CA) and contact angle hysteresis (CAH) tests. Ice adhesion strength was measured by a centrifugal adhesion test. The addition of A-PDMS markedly increased hydrophobicity and decreased ice adhesion. The size combination of particles obviously affects hydrophobicity but has little effect on ice adhesion. Finally, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) were used to reveal the anti-icing mechanism of the coatings.


Langmuir ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 28 (47) ◽  
pp. 16306-16317 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yolanda S. Hedberg ◽  
Manuela S. Killian ◽  
Eva Blomberg ◽  
Sannakaisa Virtanen ◽  
Patrik Schmuki ◽  
...  

1996 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 229-235 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Cattaruzza ◽  
R. Bertoncello ◽  
F. Trivillin ◽  
P. Mazzoldi ◽  
G. Battaglin ◽  
...  

Silica glass was implanted with chromium at the energy of 35 and 160 keV and at fluences varying from 1 × 1016 to 11 × 1016 ions cm−2. In a set of chromium-implanted samples significant amounts of carbon were detected. Samples were characterized by x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, x-ray-excited Auger electron spectroscopy, secondary ion mass spectrometry, and Rutherford backscattering spectrometry. Chromium silicide and chromium oxide compounds were observed; the presence of carbon in the implanted layers induces the further formation of chromium carbide species. Thermodynamic considerations applied to the investigated systems supply indications in agreement with the experimental evidences.


2021 ◽  
Vol 314 ◽  
pp. 23-28
Author(s):  
Seungjun Oh ◽  
Sunyoung Lee ◽  
Heehwan Kim ◽  
Donggeon Kwak ◽  
Chulwoo Bae ◽  
...  

Technological control over ultra-trace level contaminants is important for semiconductor development. Despite technological developments, defects remain in the single wafer wet cleaning process. In this paper, the source of the contamination is explained via trace analytical methods. Fluorine resin materials of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) are commonly used in semiconductor equipment. Isopropyl alcohol (IPA) oxidation reactions occur at high temperature below the boiling point due to impurities. IPA changed to different alcohol forms from gas chromatography (GCMS) analysis. The oxygen concentration in the X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) results increased and formed new bonds in IPA with fluorine resin. These reactions confirmed that cations were a catalyst from the time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry (TOF-SIMS) results. Representative ions were Fe+, K+, and Na+ with different concentrations for each material.


Nanomaterials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 1458 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leon-Ramos ◽  
Diosdado-Cano ◽  
López-Santos ◽  
Barranco ◽  
Torres-Lagares ◽  
...  

Aim: Titanium implants are commonly used as replacement therapy for lost teeth and much current research is focusing on the improvement of the chemical and physical properties of their surfaces in order to improve the osseointegration process. TiO2, when it is deposited in the form of pillar array nanometric structures, has photocatalytic properties and wet surface control, which, together with UV irradiation, provide it with superhydrophilic surfaces, which may be of interest for improving cell adhesion on the peri-implant surface. In this article, we address the influence of this type of surface treatment on type IV and type V titanium discs on their surface energy and cell growth on them. Materials and methods: Samples from titanium rods used for making dental implants were used. There were two types of samples: grade IV and grade V. In turn, within each grade, two types of samples were differentiated: untreated and treated with sand blasting and subjected to double acid etching. Synthesis of the film consisting of titanium oxide pillar array structures was carried out using plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition equipment. The plasma was generated in a quartz vessel by an external SLAN-1 microwave source with a frequency of 2.45 GHz. Five specimens from each group were used (40 discs in total). On the surfaces to be studied, the following determinations were carried out: (a) X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, (b) scanning electron microscopy, (c) energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, (d) profilometry, (e) contact angle measurement or surface wettability, (f) progression of contact angle on applying ultraviolet irradiation, and (g) a biocompatibility test and cytotoxicity with cell cultures. Results: The application of ultraviolet light decreased the hydrophobicity of all the surfaces studied, although it did so to a greater extent on the surfaces with the studied modification applied, this being more evident in samples manufactured in grade V titanium. In samples made in grade IV titanium, this difference was less evident, and even in the sample manufactured with grade IV and SLA treatment, the application of the nanometric modification of the surface made the surface optically less active. Regarding cell growth, all the surfaces studied, grouped in relation to the presence or not of the nanometric treatment, showed similar growth. Conclusions. Treatment of titanium oxide surfaces with ultraviolet irradiation made them change temporarily into superhydrophilic ones, which confirms that their biocompatibility could be improved in this way, or at least be maintained.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eterina Endiiarova ◽  
Artem Osipov ◽  
Sergey Alexandrov ◽  
Alexander Shakhmin

Abstract Textile is currently a promising material. Obtaining hydrophobic surfaces on textiles significantly increases its value when used in various fields. In this work we carried out experiments on textile processing. Treatment of textile materials in solutions containing aluminum allows to obtain a superhydrophobic surface. KAl(SO4) and AlCl3 solutions were used. It was found that treatment in AlCl3 solution is more effective and allows to achieve a hydrophobic surface on textile with a contact angle of more than 150º. The hydrophobic surface retained its properties even after 30 days. Textile samples were investigated using X-Ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The X-Ray photoelectron spectroscopy results showed hydrophobicity in the treatment of textile materials is ensured by the formation of aluminum oxide on the surface. The dependence of the coarse calico contact angle on the AlCl3 solution concentration is determined. which demonstrates that when the concentration of AlCl3 solution increases (within the limits of variation considered), the contact angle also increases.


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