Hierarchical ZnO Structure with Superhydrophobicity and High Adhesion

ChemPhysChemVolume 12, Issue 13 p. 2412-2414 Communication Hierarchical ZnO Structure with Superhydrophobicity and High Adhesion Dr. Liqiu Zheng, Corresponding Author Dr. Liqiu Zheng lxzheng@ualr.edu Nanotechnology Center, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AR 72204 (USA), Fax: (+1) 501-683-7601Nanotechnology Center, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AR 72204 (USA), Fax: (+1) 501-683-7601Search for more papers by this authorProf. Zhongrui Li, Corresponding Author Prof. Zhongrui Li zxli3@ualr.edu Nanotechnology Center, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AR 72204 (USA), Fax: (+1) 501-683-7601Nanotechnology Center, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AR 72204 (USA), Fax: (+1) 501-683-7601Search for more papers by this authorDr. Shawn Bourdo, Dr. Shawn Bourdo Nanotechnology Center, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AR 72204 (USA), Fax: (+1) 501-683-7601Search for more papers by this authorViney Saini, Viney Saini Nanotechnology Center, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AR 72204 (USA), Fax: (+1) 501-683-7601Search for more papers by this authorDr. Charles Ryerson, Dr. Charles Ryerson Terrestrial and Cryospheric Sciences Branch Cold Regions, Research & Engineering Laboratory, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Hanover, NH03755-1290 (USA)Search for more papers by this authorProf. Alexandru S. Biris, Corresponding Author Prof. Alexandru S. Biris axbiris@ualr.edu Nanotechnology Center, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AR 72204 (USA), Fax: (+1) 501-683-7601Nanotechnology Center, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AR 72204 (USA), Fax: (+1) 501-683-7601Search for more papers by this author Dr. Liqiu Zheng, Corresponding Author Dr. Liqiu Zheng lxzheng@ualr.edu Nanotechnology Center, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AR 72204 (USA), Fax: (+1) 501-683-7601Nanotechnology Center, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AR 72204 (USA), Fax: (+1) 501-683-7601Search for more papers by this authorProf. Zhongrui Li, Corresponding Author Prof. Zhongrui Li zxli3@ualr.edu Nanotechnology Center, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AR 72204 (USA), Fax: (+1) 501-683-7601Nanotechnology Center, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AR 72204 (USA), Fax: (+1) 501-683-7601Search for more papers by this authorDr. Shawn Bourdo, Dr. Shawn Bourdo Nanotechnology Center, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AR 72204 (USA), Fax: (+1) 501-683-7601Search for more papers by this authorViney Saini, Viney Saini Nanotechnology Center, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AR 72204 (USA), Fax: (+1) 501-683-7601Search for more papers by this authorDr. Charles Ryerson, Dr. Charles Ryerson Terrestrial and Cryospheric Sciences Branch Cold Regions, Research & Engineering Laboratory, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Hanover, NH03755-1290 (USA)Search for more papers by this authorProf. Alexandru S. Biris, Corresponding Author Prof. Alexandru S. Biris axbiris@ualr.edu Nanotechnology Center, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AR 72204 (USA), Fax: (+1) 501-683-7601Nanotechnology Center, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AR 72204 (USA), Fax: (+1) 501-683-7601Search for more papers by this author First published: 12 July 2011 https://doi.org/10.1002/cphc.201100314Citations: 13Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Abstract Any petal but a lotus: The hierarchically structured ZnO surface presents superhydrophobicity and a distinctive solid–liquid adhesion that can be attributed to the suitable size of nanostructures in combination with microscopic structures (see picture). Although the surface is superhydrophobic, water droplets continue to cling to the surface even when it is overturned. Citing Literature Volume12, Issue13September 12, 2011Pages 2412-2414 RelatedInformation