Superoleophobicity is a phenomenon where the contact angles of various oil droplets with
low surface tension on a solid surface are larger than 150°. In the past few years, there has …

Titanium dioxide (TiO2) is one of the most widely used nanomaterials in our daily life. In
1972, Fujishima and Honda reported the photo electrolysis of water into H2 and O2 utilizing …

In the field of interface science, superwettability and photocatalysis are two significant
research hot spots. Currently, wettability has been proved to be a decisive factor to enhance …

Through evolution, nature has arrived at what is optimal. Inspired by the biomaterials with
special wettability, superhydrophobic materials have been well-investigated and-covered by …

Directional fluid motion driven by the surface property of solid substrate is highly desirable
for manipulating microfluidic liquid and collecting water from humid air. Studies on such …

Anatase and amorphous TiO2 nanoparticles were used to improve recovery of heavy oil
from sandstone cores. Before performing core floods, the stability of nanoparticles at …

This critical review outlines the current state-of-the-art research on the reversibly switchable
wettability of surface brought about by external stimuli and the exchange of counterions …

As a growing hot research topic, manufacturing smart switchable surfaces has attracted
much attention in the past a few years. The state-of-the-art study on reversibly switchable …

Multifunctional superhydrophobic nanocomposite surfaces based on photocatalytic
materials, such as fluorosilane modified TiO2, have generated significant research interest …

Through the realization of conceptually new approaches aimed at controlling chemical
reactions using light, the field of photoswitchable catalysis has seen rapid development over …