Biomimetics: A Versatile Approach towards Multifunctional Robust Microcapsules with Tunable, Restorable, and Solvent‐Proof Superhydrophobicity for Self‐Healing and Self‐Cleaning Coatings (Adv. Funct. Mater. 43/2014). (November 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wu, Gang; An, Jinliang; Tang, Xiu‐Zhi; Xiang, Yong; Yang, Jinglei
• Is Part Of: Advanced functional materials. Volume 24:Number 43(2014)
• Page Start: 6734
• Page End: 6734
• Publication Date: 2014-11
• Subjects: Materials -- Periodicals; Chemical vapor deposition -- Periodicals; 620.11
• DOI: 10.1002/adfm.201470280
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1616-301X

Abstract

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