Abstract
Reversible switching of water-droplet adhesion on solid surfaces is of great significance for smart devices, such as microfluidics. In this work, we designed a foolproof method for fast and reversible magnet-controlled switching of water-droplet adhesion surfaces by doping iron powders in soft poly(dimethylsiloxane). The water adhesion is adjusted by magnetic field-induced structure changes, avoiding complex chemical or physical surface design. The regulation process is so convenient that only tens of milliseconds are needed. The on-site responsive mechanism extends its use to unusual curved surfaces. Moreover, the excellent reversibility and stability make the film an ideal candidate for real-time applications.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 23238-23245 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces |
Volume | 9 |
Issue number | 27 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 12 Jul 2017 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- adhesion switching
- fast
- foolproof
- magnetic gradients
- reversible