Controlled Fluorination of FePt Nanoparticles: Hydrophobic to Superhydrophobic Surfaces

Abstract

FePt nanoparticles with controlled degree of fluorinated ligands are assembled on surfaces to form higher hierarchical structures by a simple drop casting technique. Place exchange reactions provide tunability of the film morphology and concomitant modulation of the surface from hydrophobic to superhydrophobic (see figure). Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2089/2007/c0169_s.pdf or from the author. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.