Studying the composition of various hybrid materials and their impact on material properties has led to a better understanding of the design and function of structured hybrid material surfaces. While the contributions of both surface energy and surface roughness to wetting-resistance and other surface properties has been known for some time, a better understanding of the contribution of surface geometry was needed in order to design and create unique and interesting surfaces, capable of repelling virtually all liquids, even those with extremely low surface tension values. This understanding could then be applied beyond liquids, to icing and other types of solid surface fouling. Finally, in depth understanding of these interactions has enabled the creation of functional surfaces that can be used in applications of use to the Air Force. The utility of these surfaces is partially due to the potential to create surface features during processing and surface preparation. This presentation will discuss the research and development of such surfaces over the past twelve years, as well as how the fundamental understanding of these surfaces was enabled by the vision of Dr. Charles Lee.<br/>

Hybrid materials to fuel-purification: Air Force applications enabled by basic research

254th National Meeting (2017)

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