Morus alba Leaves-Modelled Superhydrophobic Surface

We use the lotus effect, since the lotus leaves surface have the property of superhydrophobic. And the lotus surface is anti-structured microscale roughness. Then we use the Morus alba leaves as a model to copy the lotus leaves’ nano-microscale surface, then we can get identically the same superhydrophobic property for the Morus alba leaves. When water drops contact with the Morus alba leaves the angle is slightly more than 150 degrees, indicating its hydrophobic properties. Moreover, water drops could not stick to its surface even at a very small angle, improving its low adhesion. Nowadays, the superhydrophobic property has been used widely. Such as in the field of medicine, it can be used to self-clean some medical device or in our clothes or textile, we don’t need to wash our clothes frequently since the droplets can fall into the ground automatically. Additionally, scientists are trying to copy micro-nano hierarchical structures in the form of 3D painting at a low price, at the same time improving its durability.