Formation of Nanotubular Structures with Petal Effect by Soft-Template Electropolymerization of Benzotrithiophene with Hydrophilic Carboxyl Group

The bioinspiration is one of the best ways to make a breakthrough in field, and particularly wetting properties. Bioinspired by natural species, such as rose petals gecko foot, previous researches, nanotubular structures are prepared here soft-template electropolymerization organic solvent using an original benzotrithiophene with hydrophilic carboxyl group, monomer. results obtained cyclic voltammetry because much higher amount gas bubbles released this deposition method. Both nanoparticles nanotubes observed while water content has influence on number nanotubes. Even if monomer films have both high hydrophobicity (apparent contact angle up 130.7°) strong adhesion (petal effect). These surfaces could be used future applications harvesting systems.