Supramolecular polymers as surface coatings: rapid fabrication of healable superhydrophobic and slippery surfaces.
basic_science · Level V
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Abstract
Supramolecular polymerization for non-wetting surface coatings is described. The self-assembly of low-molecular-weight gelators (LMWGs) with perfluorinated side chains can be utilized to rapidly construct superhydrophobic, as well as liquid-infused slippery surfaces within minutes. The lubricated slippery surface exhibits impressive repellency to biological li-quids, such as human serum and blood, and very fast self-healing.
Medical subject headings
- Polymers