Title:Superhydrophobic Graphene-based Materials
Volume: 3
Issue: 5
Author(s): Mohamed S. Selim*, Ahmed M. Haggar, Xiang Chen, Zhifeng Hao*, Magdy Mohamed Hussein Ayoub and Weijian Wu
Affiliation:
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, PR China.
- Department of Petroleum Application,
Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute, Nasr City 11727, Cairo Egypt
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, PR China.
Keywords:
Superhydrophobic nanocomposite, carbonaceous nanofillers, self-cleaning, graphene, micro-nano binary system, polymer.
Abstract: International attention has been directed toward superhydrophobic nanocomposite coatings
for a great variety of industrial applications. Nowadays, graphene-based self-cleaning coatings
represent the most important examination arenas. This study reviews the superhydrophobicity fundamentals,
graphene-based nanocomposite fabrication and applications for self-cleaning surfaces.
These efforts have stimulated the modeling of recently structured surfaces via a micro-nano binary
system. The controlled preparation of nanoscale orientation, configuration, arrangement, and direction
along the architectural composite building blocks would result in air-entrapping capacity along
the surface grooves. Polymer/graphene nanocomposites with novel and intriguing designs have offered
efficient self-cleaning surfaces. These nano-surfaces have a rough structure, low surface free
energy, and are hydrophobic materials. To improve the self-cleaning ability, several graphene/
inorganic nanofiller hybrids are dispersed in polymeric resins. The review covered the creation
of graphene compounds, interactions with polymers, and uses of the resulting nanocomposites.
It highlights the efficacy of controlling the nanostructured design mechanisms for self-cleaning applications.
The applications of superhydrophobic materials developed using graphene-related nanocomposites
for self-cleaning marine antifouling surfaces are the focus of this study. Stability, as well
as long-standing durability, represents vital advantages for developing eco-friendly superhydrophobic
alternatives. This review concludes with a discussion of the field's current and future advancements.
It is expected to serve as a cutting-edge research hub for the creation of a durable and sustainable
self-cleaning coating.