Recent advances in fluorine-free functionalized nanomaterials for low-wettability applications

Hill, Donald; Apsey, Henry; Alexander, Shirin

doi:10.1016/j.cocis.2025.101922

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Recent advances in fluorine-free functionalized nanomaterials for low-wettability applications

Donald Hill

, Henry Apsey, Shirin Alexander

Current Opinion in Colloid & Interface Science, Volume: 78, Start page: 101922

Swansea University Authors: Donald Hill , Shirin Alexander

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The reduction in wettability afforded by applying superhydrophobic coatings onto substrate materials imbues many useful properties. This review presents recent research advancements of superhydrophobic surfaces formed from functionalised nanoparticles in some of their most promising applications. Si...

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Recent advances in fluorine-free functionalized nanomaterials for low-wettability applications

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