Thin-film composite (TFC) membranes are the most widely used membranes for low-cost
and energy-efficient water desalination processes. Proper control over the three influential …

Photocatalysis with semiconductor materials provides a new way of solar energy utilization,
which has been widely investigated in the environmental and energy fields. There …

Surface microgeometry created by the energy of electric discharges is related to surface
wetting behavior. These relationships change depending on the scale of observation. In this …

Superhydrophobic surfaces have been widely employed in both fundamental research and
industrial applications because of their self-cleaning, waterproof, and low-adhesion …

Superhydrophobic surfaces have many interesting applications because of their self‐
cleaning, waterproof, anti‐biofouling, anti‐corrosion, and low‐adhesion properties …

Hybrid nanomaterials have been produced using a combination of core–shell synthesis, 3D
printing, and plasma grafting. Metal oxides, that is, ZnO and TiO2, as well as iron-based …

In recent years, low‐melting‐point metals including liquid metals, exhibiting outstanding
physical and chemical properties such as excellent thermal and electrical conductivity, high …

Artificial liquid-repellent surfaces have attracted substantial scientific and industrial attention
with a focus on creating functional topological features; however, the role of the underlying …

Herein, we explore the potential of innovative manufacturing techniques based on green
chemistry principles, for the fabrication of convenient, performant, and stable supported …

The combination of a phosphor with semiconductor photocatalysts can provide photoactivity
in the dark. Indeed, the phosphor acts as a “light battery”, harvesting photons during …