Advanced Materials, Vol.23, No.31, 3565-3565, 2011
Ultrahigh-Aspect Ratio Microfiber-Furs as Plant-Surface Mimics Derived from Teeth
Ultrahydrophobic surfaces that mimic the surface of a Corokia cotoneaster leaf were created by using cow teeth as natural template. After UV curing of an acrylate resin and removing the template, a highly dense hairy fur-like structure with high aspect ratio could be obtained. Subsequent modification with silica nanoparticles and fluorosilane afforded a water contact angle of some 170 degrees.