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Controlling surface wettability in methacrylic copolymer containing azobenzene by fs-laser microstructuring

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Author(s):
Paula, Kelly T. [1] ; Silva, Kaue L. C. [1] ; Mattos, Alexia V. A. [2] ; de Andrade, M. B. [1] ; Sanfelice, Rafaela C. [2] ; Balogh, Debora T. [1] ; Mendonca, Cleber R. [1]
Total Authors: 7
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Sao Carlos Inst Phys, BR-13560970 Sao Carlos, SP - Brazil
[2] Fed Univ Triangulo Mineiro UFTM, Inst Technol & Exact Sci ICTE, Dept Chem Engn, BR-38064200 Uberaba, MG - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 2
Document type: Journal article
Source: Optical Materials; v. 116, JUN 2021.
Web of Science Citations: 0
Abstract

Wettability control and optimization are of high significance in various applications given its relevance in fundamental research as well as applications. Controlled wetting behavior can be obtained by femtosecond laser surface micromachining: a single step remarkable process, without contact and use of photomasks to produce micro and nanoscale structures on the surface of various materials. Here, one demonstrates the use of fs-laser micromachining to alter the morphology of the surface of films obtained from a fluorinated acrylate-based copolymer-containing azobenzene, in order to produce hydrophilic surfaces. Specifically, square-shaped pillars were produced on the polymer surface, leading to a maximum decrease of approximately 16 omicron in the water contact angle, whose wetting behavior could be described by the Cassie-impregnating regime. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 18/11283-7 - Nonlinear photonics: spectroscopy and advanced processing of materials
Grantee:Cleber Renato Mendonça
Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants