Conformal nanocomposite spray coatings on micro-patterned surfaces for superhydrophobicity

Adam Steele, Stephen Moran, Andrew Cannon, William Paul King, Ilker Bayer, Eric Loth

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Abstract

A novel conformal coating process is presented to transform surfaces with micro-morphology into hierarchical superhydrophobic surfaces using one-step, wet chemical spray casting. The nanocomposite coating consists of zinc oxide nanoparticles and organomodified polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), also known as organosilane quaternary nitrogen compound. The coating is applied to a micro-patterned PDMS substrate of cylindrical microposts to create a stable superhydrophobic state for water droplets. An explanation for the non-wetting performance of the conformal nanocomposite coatings compared to previous non-conformal surfaces is also proposed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2008 Proceedings of the ASME Fluids Engineering Division Summer Conference, FEDSM 2008
Pages471-476
Number of pages6
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009
Event2008 ASME Fluids Engineering Division Summer Conference, FEDSM 2008 - Jacksonville, FL, United States
Duration: Aug 10 2008Aug 14 2008

Publication series

Name2008 Proceedings of the ASME Fluids Engineering Division Summer Conference, FEDSM 2008
Volume2

Other

Other2008 ASME Fluids Engineering Division Summer Conference, FEDSM 2008
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityJacksonville, FL
Period8/10/088/14/08

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes
  • Mechanical Engineering

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