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  • Materials Science
  • Surface Chemistry
  • Nanotechnology

Background:

  • Liquid-infused slippery surfaces offer advantages over traditional superhydrophobic surfaces, including self-healing and liquid repellency.
  • Current fabrication methods often rely on inflexible, non-eco-friendly fluorinated polymers.
  • There is a growing demand for sustainable, cost-effective substrates for these advanced surfaces.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a biodegradable, recyclable, and flexible substrate for liquid-infused slippery surfaces.
  • To investigate the efficacy of a paper matrix for creating robust slippery interfaces.
  • To explore the anti-icing properties of oil-infused paper substrates.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of liquid-infused slippery surfaces using a paper matrix.
  • Surface treatment via silanization followed by oil infusion.
  • Characterization of surface properties, including contact angle hysteresis and tilting angle for droplet sliding.
  • Evaluation of anti-icing performance and stability of the infused oil layer.

Main Results:

  • The developed paper-based surfaces exhibit inherent slipperiness with low contact angle hysteresis and tilting angles.
  • The silanization and oil infusion process effectively imparts anti-icing characteristics without altering the paper's microstructure.
  • Paper pore size distribution plays a crucial role in retaining the infused oil layer, ensuring prolonged functionality.
  • The surfaces demonstrate hydrophobicity, water adhesion, and capillarity for low surface tension fluids.

Conclusions:

  • Biodegradable paper can serve as an effective and sustainable substrate for liquid-infused slippery surfaces.
  • The developed surfaces exhibit excellent anti-icing properties and stability.
  • This approach offers a frugal and eco-friendly alternative for fabricating advanced slippery interfaces for various applications.