Wettability of microstructured Pyrex glass with hydrophobic and hydrophilic properties

Dong Ki Lee, Young Hak Cho, Jong Whi Lee, Min Soo Park

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Abstract

A grooved hybrid surface that has silane-coated surface (hydrophobic surface) on ridges and uncoated surface (hydrophilic surface) inside groove was fabricated on a Pyrex glass substrate through the laser-induced backside wet etching (LIBWE) process. The wettability characteristics of the grooved hybrid surface were evaluated from static contact angles (CAs) measured in parallel and orthogonal directions. With an increase in the width of the hydrophobic ridge, the CAs increased from 24° to 104° in the parallel direction. Consequently, the anisotropic wetting property of the fabricated hybrid surface was confirmed. Results of moisture condensation experiments indicated that moisture condensed rapidly in the hydrophilic grooves. Furthermore, the diffuse reflection of light was prevented when the groove was completely filled with water.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)213-218
Number of pages6
JournalSurface and Coatings Technology
Volume319
DOIs
StatePublished - 15 Jun 2017

Keywords

  • Anisotropic wetting
  • Grooved hybrid surface
  • Hydrophilicity
  • Hydrophobicity
  • Laser-induced backside wet etching (LIBWE)
  • Wettability

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