University Chemistry ›› 2023, Vol. 38 ›› Issue (9): 114-121.doi: 10.3866/PKU.DXHX202210057

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Fabrication and Application of Nano-Copper Superwetting Fabric Coating: A Chemical Science Popularization Experiment

Yiting Xiao, Jinyu Zhao, Ying Meng, Qin Shuai, Lei Ouyang()   

  • Received:2022-10-20 Accepted:2022-12-29 Published:2023-09-21
  • Contact: Lei Ouyang E-mail:ouyanglei@cug.edu.cn

Abstract:

Nanomaterial coatings endow traditional fabrics with incomparable properties, such as anti-fouling and waterproofing, and have thus garnered widespread attention. However, the underlying principle of such properties is not widely known. In this experiment, a superhydrophobic fabric coating was produced by a simple copper reduction reaction. After oxidation treatment, the fabric exhibited superhydrophobicity in oil and superoleophobicity in water. Thus, demonstrating the characteristics of copper superwetting fabrics with typical interactive experiments would be significant in popularizing science.

Key words: Nanostructure textile coating, Nano-copper, superwetting, Superhydrophobicity under oil, Superoleophobicity under water