Nature Communications (Sep 2021)

Super liquid repellent surfaces for anti-foaming and froth management

  • William S. Y. Wong,
  • Abhinav Naga,
  • Lukas Hauer,
  • Philipp Baumli,
  • Hoimar Bauer,
  • Katharina I. Hegner,
  • Maria D’Acunzi,
  • Anke Kaltbeitzel,
  • Hans-Jürgen Butt,
  • Doris Vollmer

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-021-25556-w
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 12, no. 1
pp. 1 – 11

Abstract

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Wong et al. demonstrate the efficacy of super-amphiphobic surfaces for in situ defoaming and inhibition of foam growth while handling aqueous solutions. Without the use of chemical additives, their passive approach suggests a facile alternative route to froth management in industrial processes.