NASA NTRS · 20080004100
Durable low surface-energy surfaces
Abstract
A formulation for forming a low surface-energy surface on a substrate having (i) a fluoroalkyl silane having a low surface energy part, (ii) a liquid crystal silane operable for enhancing the orientation of the molecules of the fluoroalkyl silane and for crosslinking with the fluoroalkyl silane, and, (iii) a transport medium for applying the fluoroalkyl silane and the liquid crystal silane to the surface of a substrate. In one embodiment the formulation can includes a crosslinking agent for crosslinking the fluoroalkyl silane. In another embodiment the formulation has a condensation catalyst for enhancing chemical bonding of the fluoroalkyl silane to the substrate. The transport medium can be an alcohol such as methanol or ethanol.
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Willis, Paul B., McElroy, Paul M., Hickey, Gregory H.. 1993-11-30. Durable low surface-energy surfaces. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20080004100
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