Self-healing superamphiphobicity

Chem Commun (Camb). 2011 Feb 28;47(8):2324-6. doi: 10.1039/c0cc04066e. Epub 2010 Dec 14.

Abstract

Biomimetic self-healing superamphiphobicity is reported on a rough alumina surface with a large number of nanopores that act as nanoreserviors for low surface energy materials that can consecutively release and heal the damaged surface.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aluminum Oxide / chemistry
  • Biomimetic Materials / chemistry*
  • Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Interactions
  • Nanopores
  • Surface Properties
  • Temperature

Substances

  • Aluminum Oxide