Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
8034077 | Thin Solid Films | 2015 | 20 Pages |
Abstract
Hierarchical Al surfaces were fabricated using three different kinds of alkaline-based chemical etching processes. The surface morphology changes to a needle-like microstructure or to nanoscale flakes on a microscale porous structure depending on the chemical solution used. These surfaces were characterized by field-emission scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction analysis, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and contact angle measurements. After the hydrophobic treatment, the etched Al surface shows non-wetting properties, exhibiting a static contact angle over 150° and a dynamic contact angle less than 5° for deionized water. Oleophobic properties for diiodomethane and N,N-dimethylformamide are exhibited by all etched Al surfaces.
Related Topics
Physical Sciences and Engineering
Materials Science
Nanotechnology
Authors
Hak-Jong Choi, Ju-Hyeon Shin, Soyoung Choo, Sang-Woo Ryu, Yang-Doo Kim, Heon Lee,