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Biomimetic Surface Coatings for Atmospheric Water Capture Prepared by Dewetting of Polymer Films

  1. Stuart C. Thickett1,
  2. Chiara Neto1,*,
  3. Andrew T. Harris2,*

Article first published online: 15 JUL 2011

DOI: 10.1002/adma.201100290

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Advanced Materials

Advanced Materials

Volume 23, Issue 32, pages 3718–3722, August 23, 2011

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Thickett, S. C., Neto, C. and Harris, A. T. (2011), Biomimetic Surface Coatings for Atmospheric Water Capture Prepared by Dewetting of Polymer Films. Adv. Mater., 23: 3718–3722. doi: 10.1002/adma.201100290

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  1. 1

    School of Chemistry F11, The University of Sydney, NSW Australia 2006

  2. 2

    School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering J01, The University of Sydney, NSW Australia 2006

*School of Chemistry F11, The University of Sydney, NSW Australia 2006

Publication History

  1. Issue published online: 12 AUG 2011
  2. Article first published online: 15 JUL 2011
  3. Manuscript Revised: 19 APR 2011
  4. Manuscript Received: 24 JAN 2011

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Keywords:

  • polymeric materials;
  • biomimetics;
  • functional coatings;
  • thin films;
  • surface patterning
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The synthesis of biomimetic, micro­patterned surface coatings with topographical and chemical features to capture water from a humid atmosphere is demonstrated. The coatings are prepared by dewetting thin polymer films to create materials consisting of raised hydrophilic bumps on a hydrophobic background. An enhanced rate of water condensation is measured on these surfaces under representative climatic conditions.

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