A new approach to fabricate superhydrophobic and antibacterial low density isotropic pyrocarbon by using catalyst free chemical vapor deposition. (April 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Tan, Ruixuan; Xie, Hongyan; She, Jueqin; Liang, Jingshi; He, Hao; Li, Jianghua; Fan, Zheqiong; Liu, Bo
• Is Part Of: Carbon. Volume 145(2019)
• Page Start: 359
• Page End: 366
• Publication Date: 2019-04
• Subjects: Carbon -- Periodicals; Carbone -- Périodiques; Koolstof; Toepassingen; Electronic journals; 546.681
• DOI: 10.1016/j.carbon.2019.01.041
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0008-6223

Abstract

Abstract: Low density isotropic pyrocarbon (LDIP) of a novel "litchi" hierarchical structure with a high degree of crystallinity and graphitization was prepared by a simple, catalyst-free chemical vapor deposition method. The fabricated LDIP coating surface exhibits highly durable and robust superhydrophobic, self-cleaning, water and corrosive liquids repelling and oil-water separating properties. Moreover, the antifouling/antibacterial properties and biocompatibility of LDIP were investigated. The LDIP coated surface can not only effective prevent protein and bacterial (Gram-negative E. coli ) adhesion but also has good biocompatibility. This new type of carbon material has great promise for potential applications in waste water treatment and biomedical fields. Graphical abstract: Image 1