Restoring underwater superhydrophobicity with self-regulated gas generation

Choongyeop Lee, Chang Jin Kim

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Abstract

We report an approach to restore a gas layer on superhydrophobic surfaces by (i) implementing self-regulating gas generation and (ii) designing surface structures that allow the gas propagation along the surface. Restoration of a gas layer is successfully demonstrated on two surface patterns - mico posts and grates. The present approach is shown to work even under harsh conditions such as a high liquid pressure and defective surfaces.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2011 IEEE 24th International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2011
Pages1185-1188
Number of pages4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011
Event24th IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2011 - Cancun, Mexico
Duration: 23 Jan 201127 Jan 2011

Publication series

NameProceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS)
ISSN (Print)1084-6999

Conference

Conference24th IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2011
Country/TerritoryMexico
CityCancun
Period23/01/1127/01/11

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