STAR Protocols (Mar 2024)

Protocol for preparation of highly durable superhydrophobic bulks with hierarchical porous structures

  • Yunyun Meng,
  • Binrui Wu,
  • Chaoyi Peng,
  • Suli Xing,
  • Changping Yin,
  • Nan Wu,
  • Manish K. Tiwari,
  • Xian Yi

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 5, no. 1
p. 102853

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Summary: Superhydrophobic surfaces face challenges in comprehensive durability when used in extreme outdoor environments. Here, we present a protocol for preparing nanocomposite bulks with hierarchical structures using the template technique. We describe steps for using hybrid nanoparticles of polytetrafluoroethylene and multi-walled carbon nanotube to fill inside and dip on the polyurethane (PU) foam. We then detail procedures for its removal by sintering treatment. The extra accretion layer on the PU foam surface was highlighted to construct hierarchical porous structures.For complete details on the use and execution of this protocol, please refer to Wu et al.1 : Publisher’s note: Undertaking any experimental protocol requires adherence to local institutional guidelines for laboratory safety and ethics.

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