Development of a New Type of Large-Area Robust Superhydrophobic Surfaces (MWN) [ 2005-10-26 - 2008-10-31 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Prof Daniel Fornasiero (Chief Investigator) ,  Dr Rossen Sedev (Chief Investigator) ,  Prof John Ralston (Chief Investigator) ,  A/Prof Nikolay Dimitrov (Overseas Investigator)

Brief description Development of a New Type of Large-Area Robust Superhydrophobic Surfaces (MWN). Electrochemical manipulation will be used to produce robust metal surfaces of controlled roughness and characteristic size of the surface features in the 10-1000 nanometre range. Subsequent surface modification (e.g. self-assembled monolayers, silane chemisorption, plasma polymer deposition) will render these surfaces superhydrophobic. The surfaces will have highly depressed adhesion properties and hence a significantly improved chemical resistance and corrosion stability. A viable procedure for the making of polymer imprints from the metal surfaces will be developed. This will form the basis of a new method for cheap fabrication of various superhydrophobic surfaces with large areas and specific functionality.

Funding Amount $214,000

Funding Scheme Linkage - International

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