Image analysis of PDMS/ZnO nanocomposite surfaces for optimized superhydrophobic and self-cleaning surface design

Surface Modification of NiO‐Al2O3 Nanocomposites using Stearic Acid as a Modifier and their Applications in Self‐cleaning and Removal of Dyes

“…A comparison of surface modification conditions used for the nanocomposites useful for self‐cleaning from literature with that of the present study is given in Table S2. One can note that the surface modification conditions, used in the present study, are simple, faster, and economical [32,56–58,84–89] …”

“…One can note that the surface modification conditions, used in the present study, are simple, faster, and economical. [32,[56][57][58][84][85][86][87][88][89]…”

“…Xavier et al modified Al 2 O 3 ‐ZnO with 3‐amino‐1, 2, 4‐triazole‐5‐thiol by ultrasonication for 3 h followed by stirring at 65 °C for 3 h [55] . To modify PDMS/ZnO, Mendoza et al have mixed octadecyl phosphonic acid and octadecane‐1‐thiol, for 15 minutes, let it rest for 4 days, and then heated at 110 °C for 70 minutes [56] . Satria et al have prepared polyurethane foam layered with PDA/PPy/PANI and incorporated with Fe‐stearic acid by sonication for 5 h at 60 °C and stirring for 24 h at room temperature [57] .…”

“…[32] Saleh et al modified SiO 2 with APTMS-perfluorooctyl-triethoxysilane by sonication at 60 °C for 2 h and refluxing at 70 °C for 6 h. [54] Xavier et al modified Al 2 O 3 -ZnO with 3-amino-1, 2, 4-triazole-5-thiol by ultrasonication for 3 h followed by stirring at 65 °C for 3 h. [55] To modify PDMS/ZnO, Mendoza et al have mixed octadecyl phosphonic acid and octadecane-1-thiol, for 15 minutes, let it rest for 4 days, and then heated at 110 °C for 70 minutes. [56] Satria et al have prepared polyurethane foam layered with PDA/PPy/PANI and incorporated with Fe-stearic acid by sonication for 5 h at 60 °C and stirring for 24 h at room temperature. [57] Barani et al modified Fe 3 O 4 -TiO 2 by stirring it with polyurethane for 6 h at 40 °C.…”

Preparation and properties of modified SiO2/epoxy resin superhydrophobic coating

“…Superhydrophobic surfaces can thus be prepared in one step by using hydrophobic nanoparticles, in which way both surface hydrophobicity and surface roughness can be achieved [18]. At present, many hydrophobic nanoparticles were used to prepare superhydrophobic coatings, such as carbon nanotubes [19,20], ZnO particles [21,22], TiO 2 particles [23], etc Among various materials, SiO 2 NPs stand out for many favorable features, such as good acid and alkali resistance, flexible structure, and ease of preparation, rendering them highly suitable for superhydrophobic coating applications [24]. Nonetheless, the challenge of enhancing the durability of SiO 2 -based superhydrophobic surfaces remains, primarily due to the weak interfacial adhesion between the nanoparticles and the substrate [25].…”