Facile preparation of superhydrophobic thin films using non-aligned carbon nanotubes

Yee-Miin Goh , Kok Deng Han , Lling-Lling Tan , Siang-Piao Chai

Abstract

A simple preparation method on creating superhydrophobic surface using non-aligned carbon nanotubes (CNTs) was demonstrated. Superhydrophobic CNT thin films were prepared by doping a sonicated mixture of CNTs and chloroform onto a glass slide. Water contact angles of the CNT thin films were measured using a contact angle goniometer. The thin films were characterized using laser microscope and scanning electron microscope. Experimental results revealed that the highest average contact angle of 162+-2o was achieved when the films\' thickness was 1.628 µm. The superhydrophobic surface was stable as the contact angle only receded from 162+-2 to 157+-2o after 10 min under normal atmospheric condition.

Key Words

carbon nanotubes; non-aligned, superhydrophobic; thin film; characterization

Address

Yee-Miin Goh, Kok Deng Han, Lling-Lling Tan and Siang-Piao Chai: Multidisciplinary Platform of Advanced Engineering, Chemical Engineering Discipline, School of Engineering, Monash University, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, 46150 Bandar Sunway, Selangor, Malaysia

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