journal article·2022-03Open access

Surface Stability of Azobenzene‐Based Thin Films in Aqueous Environment: Light‐Controllable Underwater Blistering (Adv. Mater. Interfaces 9/2022)

Biagio Audia, Chiara Fedele, Caterina M. Tone, Gabriella Cipparrone, Arri Priimagi

Advanced Materials Interfaces· Volume 9· Issue 9

Abstract

Surface Stability of Azobenzene-Based Thin Films in Aqueous Environment In article number 2102125 by Biagio Audia, Arri Priimagi, and co-workers, the morphological stability of azobenzene-based film surface is tested in aqueous environment and a water-induced blistering instability is revealed. A blisters formation mechanism derived by the experimental observations is proposed. Additionally, simple routes for preventing the phenomenon are indicated, and photocontrol over the blisters orientation and onset is demonstrated.
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OpenAlex topics: Advanced Materials and Mechanics · Fluid Dynamics and Thin Films · Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity

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Affiliations

Physics Department University of Calabria Ponte P. Bucci cubo 33B Arcavacata di Rende (CS) 87036 Italy

Smart Photonic Materials Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences Tampere University Korkeakoulunkatu 3 Tampere 33720 Finland

CNR‐Nanotec c/o Physics Department University of Calabria Ponte P.Bucci cubo 33B Arcavacata di Rende (CS) 87036 Italy

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