Advancements in Superhydrophobic Paper-Based Materials: A Comprehensive Review of Modification Methods and Applications
Superhydrophobic paper-based functional materials have emerged as a sustainable solution with a wide range of applications due to their unique water-repelling properties. Inspired by natural examples like the lotus leaf, these materials combine low surface energy with micro/nanostructures to create...
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| description | Superhydrophobic paper-based functional materials have emerged as a sustainable solution with a wide range of applications due to their unique water-repelling properties. Inspired by natural examples like the lotus leaf, these materials combine low surface energy with micro/nanostructures to create air pockets that maintain a high contact angle. This review provides an in-depth analysis of recent advancements in the development of superhydrophobic paper-based materials, focusing on methodologies for modification, underlying mechanisms, and performance in various applications. The paper-based materials, leveraging their porous structure and flexibility, are modified to achieve superhydrophobicity, which broadens their application in oil–water separation, anti-corrosion, and self-cleaning. The review describes the use of these superhydrophobic paper-based materials in diagnostics, environmental management, energy generation, food testing, and smart packaging. It also discusses various superhydrophobic modification techniques, including surface chemical modification, coating technology, physical composite technology, laser etching, and other innovative methods. The applications and development prospects of these materials are explored, emphasizing their potential in self-cleaning materials, oil–water separation, droplet manipulation, and paper-based sensors for wearable electronics and environmental monitoring. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-bbb89a831b114e0e818e0c080a59d0112025-01-24T13:44:10ZengMDPI AGNanomaterials2079-49912025-01-0115210710.3390/nano15020107Advancements in Superhydrophobic Paper-Based Materials: A Comprehensive Review of Modification Methods and ApplicationsYin Tang0Shouwei Ban1Zhihan Xu2Jing Sun3Zhenxin Ning4College of Light Industry and Textile, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar 161006, ChinaCollege of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar 161006, ChinaCollege of Light Industry and Textile, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar 161006, ChinaDepartment of Academic Theory Research, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar 161006, ChinaQiqihar Inspection and Testing Center, Qiqihar 161006, ChinaSuperhydrophobic paper-based functional materials have emerged as a sustainable solution with a wide range of applications due to their unique water-repelling properties. Inspired by natural examples like the lotus leaf, these materials combine low surface energy with micro/nanostructures to create air pockets that maintain a high contact angle. This review provides an in-depth analysis of recent advancements in the development of superhydrophobic paper-based materials, focusing on methodologies for modification, underlying mechanisms, and performance in various applications. The paper-based materials, leveraging their porous structure and flexibility, are modified to achieve superhydrophobicity, which broadens their application in oil–water separation, anti-corrosion, and self-cleaning. The review describes the use of these superhydrophobic paper-based materials in diagnostics, environmental management, energy generation, food testing, and smart packaging. It also discusses various superhydrophobic modification techniques, including surface chemical modification, coating technology, physical composite technology, laser etching, and other innovative methods. The applications and development prospects of these materials are explored, emphasizing their potential in self-cleaning materials, oil–water separation, droplet manipulation, and paper-based sensors for wearable electronics and environmental monitoring.https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/15/2/107superhydrophobicpaper-based functional materialoil–water separationself-cleaning |
| spellingShingle | Yin Tang Shouwei Ban Zhihan Xu Jing Sun Zhenxin Ning Advancements in Superhydrophobic Paper-Based Materials: A Comprehensive Review of Modification Methods and Applications Nanomaterials superhydrophobic paper-based functional material oil–water separation self-cleaning |
| title | Advancements in Superhydrophobic Paper-Based Materials: A Comprehensive Review of Modification Methods and Applications |
| title_full | Advancements in Superhydrophobic Paper-Based Materials: A Comprehensive Review of Modification Methods and Applications |
| title_fullStr | Advancements in Superhydrophobic Paper-Based Materials: A Comprehensive Review of Modification Methods and Applications |
| title_full_unstemmed | Advancements in Superhydrophobic Paper-Based Materials: A Comprehensive Review of Modification Methods and Applications |
| title_short | Advancements in Superhydrophobic Paper-Based Materials: A Comprehensive Review of Modification Methods and Applications |
| title_sort | advancements in superhydrophobic paper based materials a comprehensive review of modification methods and applications |
| topic | superhydrophobic paper-based functional material oil–water separation self-cleaning |
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