Advances in the Fabrication of Superhydrophobic Polymeric Surfaces by Polymer Molding Processes

• DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.0c00508
• Publication Date: 2020-04-23T12:02:33Z
• Authors: Khosrow Maghsoudi; Elham Vazirinasab; Gelareh Momen; Reza Jafari
• Keywords: Molding (decorative); Compression molding

Superhydrophobic materials are found in a suite of scientific and industrial applications, given their broad potential use, there is great interest facilitating mass production. Although numerous methods have been used to produce superhydrophobic materials, only few capable fabricating surfaces at an scale. Techniques such as injection molding, compression hot embossing, polymer casting play important role the production surfaces. This technical literature review summarizes recent advances molding processes fabricate materials. Here, we replication that can be by these approaches. We also evaluate advantages disadvantages discuss challenges demolding single-level structures (e.g., microstructures nanostructures) multilevel micro-nanostructures, micro-microstructures, micromicro-nanostructures), with focus on relationship between structure geometry wettability surface, highlighting effect type size achieving desired wettability. then offer perspectives, current limitations, suggest required studies. aims assist researchers understanding fundamentals related fabrication patterned via avenues for successful creation polymeric