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A novel and cost-effective method for fabrication of a durable superhydrophobic aluminum surface with self-cleaning properties
, Article Nanotechnology ; Volume 31, Issue 46 , 2020 ; Taghvaei, E ; Moosavi, A ; Sharif University of Technology
IOP Publishing Ltd
2020
Abstract
A hierarchical superhydrophobic surface is prepared via a two-step boiling water immersion process and anodization of the treated aluminum substrate in a novel hydrophobic electrolyte of aluminum nitrate and stearic acid mixture at room temperature. The immersion time in boiling water had a significant influence on the morphology and durability of the sample. A pseudoboehmite coating is created on the aluminum surface during the boiling process, as revealed by the field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectrophotometer results. The energy-dispersive x-ray spectroscopy analysis confirmed the formation of hydrophobic coating surface after...