Abstract
Cobalt hierarchical structure having intrinsic superhydrophobic property is prepared via an electrochemical growth approach. The structure exhibits aesthetic flower-like morphology. A quenching strategy is employed to elucidate the plausible crystal growth mechanism. Without further hydrophobic organic molecule modification, the hierarchical structure occupying surface exhibits superhydrophobic effect, which is a new superhydrophobicity example achieved from the hydrophilic material. An approach based on computer graphics is utilized to simulate the contact pattern on this non-Euclidean hierarchical structure.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 144-149 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects |
Volume | 377 |
Issue number | 1-3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 5 Mar 2011 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Cobalt
- Crystal growth
- Electrodeposition
- Flower-like morphology
- Hierarchical structure
- Superhydrophobicity