Saleema N., Sarkar D.K., Farzaneh M., Sacher E.
Université du Québec à Chicoutimi, CA
Keywords: CBD, FESEM, superhydrophobicity, zinc oxide nanotowers
Superhydrophobic zinc oxide nanotowers have been grown successfully on sodalime glass substrates by chemical bath deposition (CBD). Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) images have revealed the presence of randomly oriented hexagonal patterned ZnO nanotowers. These ZnO nanotowers were passivated using stearic acid (SA) molecules for hydrophobic applications. Water contact angle of greater than 160o has been achieved after SA passivation with a contact angle hysteresis less than 10o.
Journal: TechConnect Briefs
Volume: 3, Technical Proceedings of the 2006 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show, Volume 3
Published: May 7, 2006
Pages: 158 - 161
Industry sector: Advanced Materials & Manufacturing
Topic: Advanced Manufacturing
ISBN: 0-9767985-8-1