Fabrication and Characterization of a Superhydrophobic Low-Density Polyethylene Film

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A superhydrophobic LDPE film was obtained by a simple method in atmosphere without addition of low-surface-energy materials. The water contact angle of the superhydrophobic LDPE film are 155±1.9º. SEM shows that compared with common smooth LDPE film, a porous structure was obviously observed on the superhydrophobic LDPE film. Such a special surface microstructure may result in the superhydrophobic property. The effect of drying temperature and concentration on water contact angle were studied.

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Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 557-559)

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1834-1837

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July 2012

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