McHale, Glen, Shirtcliffe, Neil and Newton, Michael (2004) Super-hydrophobic and super-wetting surfaces: analytical potential? Analyst, 129 (4). pp. 284-287. ISSN 0003-2654
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Abstract
Roughening or texturing surfaces provides super-liquid repellent or film forming properties without alteration of the surface chemistry. These surfaces are easy to produce, can amplify wetting properties and can be either "sticky" or "slippy" to liquids. Their use as water-repellent coatings is established, but their potential for use in microfluidics and sensor applications remains largely unfulfilled. This article explains several key ideas and suggests why there may be potential for analytical applications.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | superhydrophobic, water repellent, contact angle, wetting |
| Subjects: | F100 Chemistry F200 Materials Science F300 Physics |
| Department: | Faculties > Engineering and Environment > Mathematics, Physics and Electrical Engineering |
| Depositing User: | Glen McHale |
| Date Deposited: | 23 Aug 2012 15:00 |
| Last Modified: | 17 Dec 2023 12:48 |
| URI: | https://nrl.northumbria.ac.uk/id/eprint/8342 |
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