Silver-perfluorodecanethiolate complexes having superhydrophobic, antifouling, antibacterial properties

Silver-perfluorodecanethiolate complexes having superhydrophobic, antifouling, antibacterial properties were prepared by a reaction of silver nitrate with perfluorodecanethiol. When the silver nitrate to perfluorodecanethiol molar ratio was 1/2, silver-perfluorodecanethiolate complexes having hierarchical micro-/nano-sized wire shapes were obtained, and they showed superhydrophobic and antifouling properties. After UV irradiation, silver nanoparticles were generated on the wires and exhibited antibacterial properties.

Silver-perfluorodecanethiolate complexes having superhydrophobic, antifouling, antibacterial properties were prepared and their surface properties were systematically studied.Figure optionsDownload high-quality image (88 K)Download as PowerPoint slideHighlights
► It is the first report about silver-perfluorodecanethiolate complexes (AgSF).
► We verifying the interesting characters of these materials using various techniques.
► AgSF having hierarchical micro-/nano-sized wire-shaped structure were obtained.
► AgSF shows excellent superhydrophobic and antifouling properties.
► Ag-nanoparticles were generated via UV, and exhibited antibacterial properties.