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Advances in Nano Research Volume 2, Number 4, December 2014 , pages 219-225 DOI: https://doi.org/10.12989/anr.2014.2.4.219 |
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Facile preparation of superhydrophobic thin films using non-aligned carbon nanotubes |
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Yee-Miin Goh, Kok Deng Han, Lling-Lling Tan and Siang-Piao Chai
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| Abstract | ||
| A simple preparation method on creating superhydrophobic surface using non-aligned carbon nanotubes (CNTs) was demonstrated. Superhydrophobic CNT thin films were prepared by doping a sonicated mixture of CNTs and chloroform onto a glass slide. Water contact angles of the CNT thin films were measured using a contact angle goniometer. The thin films were characterized using laser microscope and scanning electron microscope. Experimental results revealed that the highest average contact angle of 162+-2o was achieved when the films\' thickness was 1.628 µm. The superhydrophobic surface was stable as the contact angle only receded from 162+-2 to 157+-2o after 10 min under normal atmospheric condition. | ||
| Key Words | ||
| carbon nanotubes; non-aligned, superhydrophobic; thin film; characterization | ||
| Address | ||
| Yee-Miin Goh, Kok Deng Han, Lling-Lling Tan and Siang-Piao Chai: Multidisciplinary Platform of Advanced Engineering, Chemical Engineering Discipline, School of Engineering, Monash University, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, 46150 Bandar Sunway, Selangor, Malaysia | ||