Super-hydrophobicity: Mechanism, fabrication and its application in medical implants to prevent biomaterial associated infections

P Deeksha, G Deepika, J Nishanthini, GS Hikku… - Journal of Industrial and …, 2020 - Elsevier
In this report, the insights for mimicking the natural phenomenon found in lotus leaves ie
super-hydrophobic surface are compiled. Recently, there are reports that critically evaluated …

A review focused on the superhydrophobic fabrics with functional properties

S Antinate Shilpa, A Kavitha Sri… - Journal of Applied …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Superhydrophobic (SH) property is a naturally occurring phenomenon that has a wide range
of potential applications such as antiicing, anticorrosion, electrowetting, blood typing, and so …

Effect of Silane-Functionalized RuO2 Nanoparticles on the Anticorrosive and Mechanical Properties of Poly (Methyl Methacrylate) Coatings

JR Xavier, SP Vinodhini, JR Beryl - Metallurgical and Materials …, 2021 - Springer
Newly synthesized poly (methyl methacrylate)(PMMA), silane, and nano ruthenium oxide
(PMMA/silane/RuO 2) nanocomposite coatings on Al alloy (AA7475) in chloride media were …

High protection performance of vanadium pentoxide-embedded polyfuran/epoxy coatings on mild steel

JR Xavier - Polymer Bulletin, 2021 - Springer
Abstract V 2 O 5-incorporated polyfuran (PF) as nanofiller (V 2 O 5-PF) was used to
synthesize epoxy (EP)-PF/V 2 O 5 nanocomposites. The PF-functionalized V 2 O 5 …

TMES-modified SiO2 matrix non-fluorinated superhydrophobic coating for long-term corrosion resistance of aluminium alloy

W Tong, D Xiong, H Zhou - Ceramics International, 2020 - Elsevier
Using the non-fluorinated self-assembly deposition of TMES-modified SiO 2, we developed
a superhydrophobic coating on aluminium alloy with long-term water repellency and …

Superior corrosion protection performance of polypdopamine-intercalated CeO2/polyurethane nanocomposite coatings on steel in 3.5% NaCl solution

JR Xavier - Journal of Applied Electrochemistry, 2021 - Springer
Newly synthesized polyurethane (PU)–polydopamine (Pda)/CeO 2 (cerium oxide)
nanocomposite-coated mild steel was investigated for its corrosion protection performance …

Corrosion protection performance and interfacial interactions of polythiophene/silanes/MnO2 nanocomposite coatings on magnesium alloy in marine environment

JR Xavier - International Journal of Polymer Analysis and …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
The silane functionalized MnO2 nanoparticles were incorporated in polythiophene (PT) to
produce PT/silanes/MnO2 nanocomposites. The surfaces of MnO2 nanoparticles were …

Synergistic effect of polybenzoxazine/ZrO2 encapsulated polyurethane nanocomposite coatings for enhanced barrier properties of steel in seawater

JR Xavier - Anti-Corrosion Methods and Materials, 2021 - emerald.com
Purpose The purpose of this study is to use polybenzoxazine (Pbz) functionalized ZrO2
nanoparticles to synthesize polyurethane (PU)-PbZ/ZrO2 nanocomposite. The results …

Improvement of mechanical and anticorrosion coating properties in conducting polymer poly (propyl methacrylate) embedded with silane functionalized silica …

JR Xavier - Silicon, 2021 - Springer
An excellent new nanocomposite coating consisting of poly (propyl methacrylate)(PPMA),
silanes and SiO 2 nanoparticles (ie, PPMA/silane/SiO 2 blend) for aluminium alloy (AA7178) …

Modifying flexible polymer films towards superhydrophobicity and superoleophobicity by utilizing water-based nanohybrid coatings

F Krasanakis, TM Chatzaki, K Chrissopoulou… - Nanoscale, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
The development of superhydrophobic and/or superoleophobic materials has been
attracting the attention of the scientific community due to their wide range of applications. In …