Fabrication and application of superhydrophilic surfaces: a review

• Published in: Journal of adhesion science and technology Vol. 28; no. 8-9; pp. 769 - 790
• Main Authors: Zhang, Liang, Zhao, Ning, Xu, Jian
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Utrecht Taylor & Francis 18.04.2014; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: Adhesion; Drying; Evaporative cooling; Patterning; smart surface; Stimuli; Strategy; superhydrophilic; superhydrophobic; titanium oxide; Wettability; Wetting

Extreme wetting behaviors have been the subject of numerous studies in recent decades. Superhydrophilic surfaces with water contact angle lower than 5° is one of the most exciting research areas which has attract much attention. The ultrafast drying of such surfaces can provide outstanding propertie...