Namib desert beetle inspired special patterned fabric with programmable and gradient wettability for efficient fog harvesting
Zhihua Yua,b, Huimei Zhangb, Jianying Huanga,*(
), Shuhui Lia, Songnan Zhangb, Yan Chengb,c, Jiajun Maoa, Xiuli Dongb, Shouwei Gaob, Shanchi Wangb, Zhong Chenc, Yaoxing Jiangb, Yuekun Laia,*()
), Shuhui Lia, Songnan Zhangb, Yan Chengb,c, Jiajun Maoa, Xiuli Dongb, Shouwei Gaob, Shanchi Wangb, Zhong Chenc, Yaoxing Jiangb, Yuekun Laia,*()
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Fig. 5.. SEM of the fibers with different treatment processes. (a) Untreated fibers. (b) After PDMS and ZnO coating. (c) The superhydrophilic fibers with in-situ copper deposition. (d) The superhydrophobic fibers after in-situ copper deposition. (e) EDS spectrum and atomic ratio of the Cu-SHL-SHB patterned fabric. (f) Cu distribution on the Cu-SHL-SHB patterned fabric. (g) Digital photo of the Cu-SHB-SHL patterned fabric. The scale bar is 2 mm.
