The effects of carbon ion implantation on wettability, abrasion, thermal and anti-corrosion stabilities of laser ablated super-hydrophobic Nitinol surface

Comparing with pure laser irradiation, the hybrid fabrication using laser ablation and chemical modification is one of the widely used techniques to obtain bio-inspired super-hydrophobic surface. Nevertheless, conventional surface chemical modification techniques have faced challenges including the...

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Main Authors: Meng Wang, Chengjuan Yang, Zhen Yang, Yanling Tian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-01-01
Series:Journal of Materials Research and Technology
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2238785423031435
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Summary:Comparing with pure laser irradiation, the hybrid fabrication using laser ablation and chemical modification is one of the widely used techniques to obtain bio-inspired super-hydrophobic surface. Nevertheless, conventional surface chemical modification techniques have faced challenges including the detachment of micro-nano structures and the instability of super-hydrophobic surfaces. This research introduces an innovative method for creating extremely stable super-hydrophobic surfaces on NiTi alloy through a combination of laser exposure, carbon ion implantation, and modification with fluoroalkylsilane (FAS). Surface morphology and chemical component were systematically investigated to reveal the formation mechanism of super-hydrophobicity. Besides, its abrasion stability, thermal stability and corrosion resistance stability of this kind of super-hydrophobic surface were also investigated. And the corresponding stability improvement mechanisms were further revealed.
ISSN:2238-7854