Organic-inorganic composite nanocoatings with superhydrophobicity, good transparency, and thermal stability

ACS Nano. 2010 Apr 27;4(4):2201-9. doi: 10.1021/nn901581j.

Abstract

Superhydrophobic, highly transparent, and stable organic-inorganic composite nanocoating is successfully prepared by a simple sol-gel dip-coating method. This method involves control of the aggregation of inorganic colloid particles by polymerization and ultrasonic vibration to create the desired micro/nanostructure in the coating. Superhydrophobicity and transparency of the coating can be controlled by adjusting the initial concentration of monomer and the size of aggregates in the sol-gel. Thus, superhydrophobicity and high transparency can be concurrently achieved in a single coating. The prepared coating also possesses good thermal stability. Its superhydrophobicity can be maintained from 20 to 90 degrees C.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Air
  • Gels
  • Glass / chemistry
  • Halogenation
  • Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Interactions*
  • Inorganic Chemicals / chemistry*
  • Nanocomposites / chemistry*
  • Organic Chemicals / chemistry*
  • Surface Properties
  • Temperature*
  • Thermodynamics

Substances

  • Gels
  • Inorganic Chemicals
  • Organic Chemicals