Enhancing Hydrophobic Properties Through Laser-Induced Surface Structuring

Abstract

This paper explores the use of lasers with a focus on surface engineering.Its primary aim is to generate surface structures capable of influencing the characteristics of the material that is tested.Mainly the wettability of the surface, more particularly the enhancement of hydrophobic properties.A laser machine with ultrashort pulses was used to produce hydrophobic surface structures.This paper concludes by evaluating the surface structures and describing the aspects that influence the genesis and proposed functions of these surface structures.