Superoleophobic Surfaces Obtained via Hierarchical Metallic Meshes

Langmuir. 2016 May 3;32(17):4134-40. doi: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.6b00248. Epub 2016 Apr 22.

Abstract

Hierarchical metallic surfaces demonstrating pronounced water and oil repellence are reported. The surfaces were manufactured with stainless-steel microporous meshes, which were etched with perfluorononanoic acid. As a result, a hierarchical relief was created, characterized by roughness at micro- and sub-microscales. Pronounced superoleophobicity was registered with regard to canola, castor, sesame, flax, crude (petroleum), and engine oils. Relatively high sliding angles were recorded for 5 μL turpentine, olive, and silicone oil droplets. The stability of the Cassie-like air trapping wetting state, established with water/ethanol solutions, is reported. The omniphobicity of the surfaces is due to the interplay of their hierarchical relief and surface fluorination.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't