title: A facile two-step dipping process based on two silica systems for a superhydrophobic surface.
abstract: A silica microsphere suspension and a silica sol are employed in a two-step dipping process for the preparation of a superhydrophobic surface. It's not only a facile way to achieve the lotus effect, but can also create a multi-functional surface with different wetabilities, adhesive forces and transparencies.
authors.affiliation: Shanghai Key Laboratory of Special Artificial Microstructure Materials and Technology, Tongji University, Shanghai, China. lixiaoguangnano@163.com
authors.forename: Xiaoguang
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Li
authors.forename: Jun
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Shen
mesh_terms: D057927:Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Interactions; D018625:Microscopy, Atomic Force; D017646:Organosilicon Compounds / Q000737:chemistry; D012822:Silicon Dioxide / Q000737:chemistry*; D013499:Surface Properties
chemical_list: D017646:Organosilicon Compounds; D012822:Silicon Dioxide; C024548:hexamethylsilazane