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Bio- Inspired Hydrophobic Nanoroughened Surfaces from Processable Hybrid Composites

Stephen M. Budy, Scott T. Iacono

Bio- Inspired Hydrophobic Nanoroughened Surfaces from Processable Hybrid Composites by Stephen M. Budy, Scott T. Iacono

This is the first example of processable, semi-fluorinated perfluorocyclobutyl (PFCB) aryl either polymers covalently bound to pendant polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes (POSS) cages. The composites are prepared using a simple strategy, and demonstrate an increase in hydrophobicity (water-repelling) similar to that of commercial Teflon. The hydrophobicity is caused by the surface migration of the nanometer-sized POSS aggregates. This produces nanoroughness, with surface features mimicking those of the lotus leaf.

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