Issue 39, 2014

Recent advances in the potential applications of bioinspired superhydrophobic materials

Abstract

This review gives an overview of recent advances in the potential applications of superhydrophobic materials. Such properties are characterized by extremely high water contact angles and various adhesion properties. The conception of superhydrophobic materials has been possible by studying and mimicking natural surfaces. Now, various applications have emerged such as anti-icing, anti-corrosion and anti-bacterial coatings, microfluidic devices, textiles, oil–water separation, water desalination/purification, optical devices, sensors, batteries and catalysts. At least two parameters were found to be very important for many applications: the presence of air on superhydrophobic materials with self-cleaning properties (Cassie–Baxter state) and the robustness of the superhydrophobic properties (stability of the Cassie–Baxter state). This review will allow researchers to envisage new ideas and industrialists to advance in the commercialization of these materials.

Graphical abstract: Recent advances in the potential applications of bioinspired superhydrophobic materials

Article information

Article type
Feature Article
Submitted
25 apr 2014
Accepted
04 jun 2014
First published
09 jun 2014

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2014,2, 16319-16359

Author version available

Recent advances in the potential applications of bioinspired superhydrophobic materials

T. Darmanin and F. Guittard, J. Mater. Chem. A, 2014, 2, 16319 DOI: 10.1039/C4TA02071E

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