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Synthesis and characterization of PMMA-based superhydrophobic surfaces

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Recently, superhydrophobic surfaces are gaining much interest because they may be employed in a series of applications, spanning from the realization of self-cleaning surfaces to microfluidics to special water-impermeable tissues allowing perspiration. It is well-known that superhydrophobicity strictly depends on the combination of superficial micro- and nano-structures. Then, key factors in the process of surface synthesis are the parameters which will define the surface conformation. In this work, we deal with the fabrication of polymer-based superhydrophobic surfaces. We developed a new method to have a good control of the structure of the synthesised surface. A high stability of the superhydrophobic character during time was obtained. Moreover, the synthesis process is green and easily transferable to industry for large production.

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We would like to thank CARITRO foundation for supporting this research project.

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  1. Fondazione Bruno Kessler CMM, Via Sommarive 18, Povo, 38123, Trento, Italy

    I. Bernagozzi, S. Torrengo, L. Minati, L. Lunelli & G. Speranza

  2. Physics Department, University of Trento, Povo, 38123, Trento, Italy

    S. Torrengo, C. Armellini & L. Toniutti

  3. CSMFO Lab, CNR-IFN, Via alla Cascata, 56/C, Povo, 38123, Trento, Italy

    M. Ferrari & A. Chiappini

  4. CNR-IBF, Via alla Cascata, 56/C, Povo, 38123, Trento, Italy

    L. Lunelli

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Bernagozzi, I., Torrengo, S., Minati, L. et al. Synthesis and characterization of PMMA-based superhydrophobic surfaces. Colloid Polym Sci 290, 315–322 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00396-011-2531-8

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