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The superhydrophobicity self‐cleaning property of the lotus leaf originates from the hierarchical microstructure on the leaf surface and its wax‐like low surface energy. The special natural phenomena inspired the investigation of bionic functional materials that possess superhydrophobicity. Polymer foams with superhydrophobicity are expected to be promising materials for various applications, including antifouling, self‐cleaning, selective oil absorption, and oil–water separation. To develop functional polymer foams with superhydrophobicity, it requires the manipulation of porous structure and the surface energy of the foams. In this chapter, the fundamental basis of superhydrophobic surfaces and models on superhydrophobic porous materials, the characterization, fabrication, and advanced applications of superhydrophobic polymer foams will be covered.
The superhydrophobicity self‐cleaning property of the lotus leaf originates from the hierarchical microstructure on the leaf surface and its wax‐like low surface energy. The special natural phenomena inspired the investigation of bionic functional materials that possess superhydrophobicity. Polymer foams with superhydrophobicity are expected to be promising materials for various applications, including antifouling, self‐cleaning, selective oil absorption, and oil–water separation. To develop functional polymer foams with superhydrophobicity, it requires the manipulation of porous structure and the surface energy of the foams. In this chapter, the fundamental basis of superhydrophobic surfaces and models on superhydrophobic porous materials, the characterization, fabrication, and advanced applications of superhydrophobic polymer foams will be covered.
Superhydrophobic Polymer Foams
Mi, Haoyang (author)
Functional Polymer Foams ; 145-181
2025-02-18
37 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
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