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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Surface Chemistry
  • Printing Technology

Background:

  • Controllable surface wettability is vital for fundamental research and practical applications, especially in printing.
  • Achieving distinct image and non-image areas relies on precise control of surface wetting and dewetting properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advancements in patterning controllable surface wettability for various printing techniques.
  • To highlight the design and fabrication of precise wettability patterns, emphasizing superhydrophilicity and superhydrophobicity.
  • To discuss future challenges and perspectives in this research area.

Main Methods:

  • Focus on enhancing the contrast between hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties for precise patterning.
  • Summarize applications in lithographic printing, microcontact printing, and inkjet printing.
  • Include methods involving patterned wetting stamps, special wettability mediation, and substrate/print head modifications.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated effective patterning of surface wettability for diverse printing methods.
  • Showcased techniques to achieve high contrast in surface properties, enabling clear image formation.
  • Presented a combination of different printing techniques for advanced wettability patterning.

Conclusions:

  • Precise surface wettability patterning is crucial for high-resolution printing.
  • Continued research is needed to overcome remaining challenges and explore future applications.
  • The review provides a comprehensive overview of the current state and future directions in the field.