Simple, Reversible, and Fast Modulation in Superwettability, Gradient, and Adsorption by Counterion Exchange on Self-Assembled Monolayer.
Langmuir
; 32(22): 5491-9, 2016 06 07.
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A simple fabrication method for preparation of surfaces able to switch from superhydrophobic to superhydrophilic state in a reversible and fast way is described. A self-assembled monolayer (SAM) consisting of quaternary ammonium group with aliphatic tail bearing terminal thiol functionality was created on gold nano/microstructured and gold planar surfaces, respectively. A rough nano/microstructured surface was prepared by galvanic reaction on a silicon wafer. The reversible counterion exchange on the rough surface resulted in a switchable contact angle between <5° and 151°. The prewetted rough surface with Cl(-) as a counterion possesses a superoleophobic underwater character. The kinetics of counterion exchanges suggests a long hydration process and strong electron ion pairing between quaternary ammonium group and perfluorooctanoate counterion. Moreover, a wettability gradient from superhydrophobic to superhydrophilic can be formed on the modified rough gold surface in a robust and simple way by passive incubation of the substrate in a counterion solution and controlled by ionic strength. Furthermore, adsorption of gold nanoparticles to modified plain gold surface can be controlled to a high extent by counterions present on the SAM layer.
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