(116k) Fabrication of Magnetically Responsive Microstructure (MRM) Film using Spray Coating Deposition Method
AIChE Annual Meeting
2023
2023 AIChE Annual Meeting
Engineering Sciences and Fundamentals
Poster Session: Fluid Mechanics
Monday, November 6, 2023 - 3:30pm to 5:00pm
In recent years, the development of cost-effective and versatile superhydrophobic surfaces capable of reversible changes in wettability and adhesion has drawn considerable attention across scientific and industrial domains. This study introduces an innovative spray coating technique to fabricate magnetically responsive microstructures (MRM) on surfaces. The MRM films exhibit dynamic wettability and adhesion, making them well-suited for applications in microfluidics, lab-on-a-chip technology, and droplet handling systems. The spray coating method offers scalability and affordability, making it accessible for widespread use in various industries, showing significant promise for drug delivery systems, oil-water separation, and biotechnology. The flexibility and potential to revolutionize superhydrophobic surfaces through dynamic surface engineering drive continuous advancements in this field. This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the fabrication process, including the impact of three critical variables on the MRM film's properties. The results demonstrate well-ordered superhydrophobic microstructures with high aspect ratios and desirable surface characteristics. The findings highlight the efficacy and practicality of the spray coating approach for creating smart surfaces with dynamic wettability and adhesion properties, opening up new possibilities for future innovations and applications.