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Biological and Synthetic Self-Cleaning Surfaces

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 January 2011

Jan Genzer  and
Abraham Marmur
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Abstract

In this contribution, we briefly discuss how various physicochemical properties of surfaces affect the wettability and self-cleaning character of both naturally occurring and synthetic surfaces. Using a few selected examples from nature, we discuss the superhydrophobic effect and antifouling character of such surfaces and how these properties are associated with variations in surface chemical composition and topography. We also review a few special case studies aimed at adopting these biomimetic schemes to design and fabricate functional self-cleaning surfaces.

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MRS Bulletin , Volume 33 , Issue 8: Bioinspired Materials for Self-Cleaning and Self-Healing , August 2008 , pp. 742 - 746
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 2008

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