Robust method of manufacturing rubber waste-based water repellent surfaces

Edward Bormashenko, Vadim Goldshtein, Reuven Barajev, Tamir Stein, Gene Whyman, Roman Pogreb, Zahava Barkay, Doron Aurbach

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Abstract

A novel method of rubber waste recycling is presented. Shredded rubber is processed into a biomimetic superhydrophobic material demonstrating high apparent contact angles (APCAs). Wetting properties of the obtained surfaces are reported. The presented method of rubber waste processing is robust, inexpensive and promises a good potential for building industry.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)650-653
Number of pages4
JournalPolymers for Advanced Technologies
Volume20
Issue number7
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009

Keywords

  • Biomimetic
  • Recycling
  • Rubber
  • Superhydrophobicity
  • Waste

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