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Inscribing Wettability Gradients Onto Superhydrophobic Carbon Nanotube Surfaces

2014; Wiley; Volume: 1; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1002/admi.201300049

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Deepu J. Babu, Subramanyan Namboodiri Varanakkottu, Alexander Eifert, Dirk de Koning, Gennady Cherkashinin, Steffen Hardt, Jörg J. Schneider,

Plasma Diagnostics and Applications

Advanced Materials InterfacesVolume 1, Issue 2 1300049 Communication Inscribing Wettability Gradients Onto Superhydrophobic Carbon Nanotube Surfaces Deepu J. Babu, Deepu J. Babu Fachbereich Chemie, Eduard-Zintl Institut für Anorganische und Physikalische Chemie, Technische Universität Darmstadt, Alarich-Weiss-Straße 12, 64287 Darmstadt, GermanySearch for more papers by this authorSubramanyan Namboodiri Varanakkottu, Subramanyan Namboodiri Varanakkottu Center of Smart Interfaces CSI, Fachgebiet Nano- und Mikrofluidik, Technische Universität Darmstadt, Alarich-Weiss-Straße 10, 64287 Darmstadt, GermanySearch for more papers by this authorAlexander Eifert, Alexander Eifert Center of Smart Interfaces CSI, Fachgebiet Nano- und Mikrofluidik, Technische Universität Darmstadt, Alarich-Weiss-Straße 10, 64287 Darmstadt, GermanySearch for more papers by this authorDirk de Koning, Dirk de Koning Fachbereich Chemie, Eduard-Zintl Institut für Anorganische und Physikalische Chemie, Technische Universität Darmstadt, Alarich-Weiss-Straße 12, 64287 Darmstadt, GermanySearch for more papers by this authorGennady Cherkashinin, Gennady Cherkashinin Fachbereich Material- und Geowissenschaften, Fachgebiet Oberflächenforschung, Technische Universität Darmstadt, Jovanka-Bontschits-Straße 2, 64287 Darmstadt, GermanySearch for more papers by this authorSteffen Hardt, Corresponding Author Steffen Hardt Center of Smart Interfaces CSI, Fachgebiet Nano- und Mikrofluidik, Technische Universität Darmstadt, Alarich-Weiss-Straße 10, 64287 Darmstadt, GermanyE-mail: [email protected], [email protected]Search for more papers by this authorJörg J. Schneider, Corresponding Author Jörg J. Schneider Fachbereich Chemie, Eduard-Zintl Institut für Anorganische und Physikalische Chemie, Technische Universität Darmstadt, Alarich-Weiss-Straße 12, 64287 Darmstadt, GermanyE-mail: [email protected], [email protected]Search for more papers by this author Deepu J. Babu, Deepu J. Babu Fachbereich Chemie, Eduard-Zintl Institut für Anorganische und Physikalische Chemie, Technische Universität Darmstadt, Alarich-Weiss-Straße 12, 64287 Darmstadt, GermanySearch for more papers by this authorSubramanyan Namboodiri Varanakkottu, Subramanyan Namboodiri Varanakkottu Center of Smart Interfaces CSI, Fachgebiet Nano- und Mikrofluidik, Technische Universität Darmstadt, Alarich-Weiss-Straße 10, 64287 Darmstadt, GermanySearch for more papers by this authorAlexander Eifert, Alexander Eifert Center of Smart Interfaces CSI, Fachgebiet Nano- und Mikrofluidik, Technische Universität Darmstadt, Alarich-Weiss-Straße 10, 64287 Darmstadt, GermanySearch for more papers by this authorDirk de Koning, Dirk de Koning Fachbereich Chemie, Eduard-Zintl Institut für Anorganische und Physikalische Chemie, Technische Universität Darmstadt, Alarich-Weiss-Straße 12, 64287 Darmstadt, GermanySearch for more papers by this authorGennady Cherkashinin, Gennady Cherkashinin Fachbereich Material- und Geowissenschaften, Fachgebiet Oberflächenforschung, Technische Universität Darmstadt, Jovanka-Bontschits-Straße 2, 64287 Darmstadt, GermanySearch for more papers by this authorSteffen Hardt, Corresponding Author Steffen Hardt Center of Smart Interfaces CSI, Fachgebiet Nano- und Mikrofluidik, Technische Universität Darmstadt, Alarich-Weiss-Straße 10, 64287 Darmstadt, GermanyE-mail: [email protected], [email protected]Search for more papers by this authorJörg J. Schneider, Corresponding Author Jörg J. Schneider Fachbereich Chemie, Eduard-Zintl Institut für Anorganische und Physikalische Chemie, Technische Universität Darmstadt, Alarich-Weiss-Straße 12, 64287 Darmstadt, GermanyE-mail: [email protected], [email protected]Search for more papers by this author First published: 27 January 2014 https://doi.org/10.1002/admi.201300049Citations: 25Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Graphical Abstract Tunable wettability of carbon nanotube (CNT) arrays on the nanoscale is the key to move water droplets on such surfaces on a macroscopic scale. A novel type of superhydrophobic CNT surface for guided droplet transport, a key issue for future microfluidic systems, is demonstrated. It is accomplished by tailoring the required surface roughness using a process employing CNT regrowth, chemical passivation, and corona discharge. Citing Literature Supporting Information As a service to our authors and readers, this journal provides supporting information supplied by the authors. Such materials are peer reviewed and may be re-organized for online delivery, but are not copy-edited or typeset. Technical support issues arising from supporting information (other than missing files) should be addressed to the authors. 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