Fluoropolymer: A Review on Its Emulsion Preparation and Wettability to Solid-Liquid Interface

Area of Science:

• Materials Science
• Surface Chemistry
• Polymer Science

Background:

• Superamphiphobic surfaces are created by reducing interfacial surface free energy.
• The carbon-fluorine (C-F) bond's low surface free energy is crucial for achieving hydrophobicity, oleophobicity, and superamphobicity.
• Fluoropolymer emulsions are central to developing these advanced surface properties.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the preparation and application progress of fluoropolymer emulsions.
• To analyze the current state of fluoropolymer emulsion preparation systems.
• To explore the relationship between fluoropolymer structure, properties, and nanomaterial interactions.

Main Methods:

• Comprehensive literature review of research articles on fluoropolymer emulsions.
• Systematic classification of various aspects related to fluoropolymer emulsions.
• Analysis of the interaction between fluoropolymer structure, properties, and nanomaterials.

Main Results:

• Summarized preparation methods and applications of fluoropolymer emulsions.
• Analyzed the current status and systematically classified aspects of fluoropolymer emulsion systems.
• Explored structure-property relationships, particularly with nanomaterial integration.

Conclusions:

• Fluoropolymer emulsions offer significant potential for creating superamphiphobic surfaces.
• Understanding fluoropolymer structure and its interaction with nanomaterials is key for future advancements.
• This review aims to stimulate further research in fluorocarbon interfacial materials for theoretical and practical applications.