Adaptable fabrication techniques for mechanically durable superliquiphobic/philic surfaces

Abstract

Superliquiphobic and superliquiphilic surfaces have attracted interest within the scientific community and industry for various applications such as self-cleaning, anti-icing, anti-fogging, anti-fouling, finger print resistance, and drag reduction. The surfaces should be wear resistant. For some applications, such as oil-water separation, surfaces with a combination of water and oil repellency and affinity are required.