Controlling wetting and self-assembly dynamics by tailored hydrophobic and oleophobic surfaces.

Miele, Ermanno; Malerba, Mario; Dipalo, Michele; Rondanina, Eliana; Toma, Andrea; De Angelis, Francesco · Adv Mater · 2014

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

Tailored hydrophobic and oleophobic surfaces are exploited for controlling the wetting behaviour and evaporation process of solution dropped on them. This enables molecules and nano-objects that are dissolved in water or organic solvents to be delivered and arranged in a well-defined 2D layout.

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