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2025 , Vol. 53 >Issue 5: 78 - 82

DOI: https://doi.org/10.19817/j.cnki.issn1006-3536.2025.05.034

Research progress in performance characterization methods of superhydrophobic-photocatalytic dual self-cleaning surfaces

  • Gao Shuaixiao ,
  • Yuan Chenfeng ,
  • Huang Fanrun ,
  • Zhang Xin ,
  • Tao Shiqiang ,
  • Xiong Xinyan ,
  • Zhang Chi
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  • 1. College of Materials Science and Engineering,Hohai University,Changzhou 213200;
    2. College of Water Conservancy &Hydropower Engineering,Hohai University,Nanjing 210024;
    3. College of Environment,Hohai University,Nanjing 210024

Received date: 2024-05-10

  Revised date: 2024-11-18

  Online published: 2025-05-21

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Abstract

The self-cleaning surfaces have broad application prospects,stemming from the resource-saving and environmentally friendly features.Dual self-cleaning surface,through the synergistic effect of superhydrophobicity and photocatalytic activity,can efficiently remove inorganic particles and organic pollutants by utilizing rain washing and sunlight irradiation in natural environment conditions,overcoming the limitations of single-function self-cleaning surfaces and realizing a long-term use.Research on performance characterization methods of dual self-cleaning surfaces is the cornerstone of their research.Hence,this review article focused on the performance characterization methods of dual self-cleaning surfaces,including photocatalytic self-cleaning,superhydrophobic self-cleaning,and durability of dual self-cleaning.Additionally,constructive suggestions were provided to address the shortcomings of current characterization methods,and future development trends and prospects were pointed out for superhydrophobic-photocatalytic dual self-cleaning surfaces.The review article aims to provide the theoretical basis and technical supports for scientific characterization methods of self-cleaning surfaces.

Key words： self-cleaning surfaces; photocatalytic activity; superhydrophobicity; durability; characterization methods

Cite this article

Gao Shuaixiao , Yuan Chenfeng , Huang Fanrun , Zhang Xin , Tao Shiqiang , Xiong Xinyan , Zhang Chi . Research progress in performance characterization methods of superhydrophobic-photocatalytic dual self-cleaning surfaces[J]. New Chemical Materials, 2025 , 53(5) : 78 -82 . DOI: 10.19817/j.cnki.issn1006-3536.2025.05.034

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