Laser textured dimple-patterns to govern the surface wettability of superhydrophobic aluminum plates

• Published in: Journal of materials science & technology Vol. 89; pp. 59 - 67
• Main Authors: Tong, Wei, Cui, Lingling, Qiu, Rongxian, Yan, Chengqi, Liu, Yuntong, Wang, Nan, Xiong, Dangsheng
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 30.10.2021
• Subjects: Air trapping ability; Fluorescent stain of water; Friction; Laser dimple-pattern; Mechanical stability; Superhydrophobic aluminum surface; Fluorescent stain of water; Superhydrophobic aluminum surface; Mechanical stability; Friction; Laser dimple-pattern; Air trapping ability

[Display omitted] •The surface wettability of the superhydrophobic samples is regulated by controlling the dimple-pattern dimensions during the laser processing.•A fluorescence method is utilized to record the zones on the superhydrophobic surface penetrated by small enough water molecules.•Such a f...