Peer-reviewed Publications
2025
130. J. Li, X. Qiao, B. He, Y. Zhang, S. Pal, L. Sun, M. Bilal, Z. Su, X. Gao, J. Briscoe, I. Abrahams, M. Li*, Z. Li*, Y. Lu*, Biomass-derived functional additive for highly efficient and stable lead halide perovskite solar cells with built-in lead immobilisation, Energy Environ. Sci. 2025, 18, 5632-5642.
129. S. Meng, Y. Lu*, Superwettable nanomaterials: fabrication, application and environmental impact, ACS Nano 2025, 19, 7417–7433.
128. C. Zhang, L. Wang, C. R. Crick, Y. Lu*, Intelligent manipulation of liquids through the bio-inspired structuring of materials, Prog. Mater. Sci. 2025, 147, 101358.
127. M. Cao, Y. Wang*, Y. Zhang, M. Yu, Q. Zhao, J. Briscoe, Y. Lu*, J. Yao*, Tough and recyclable hydrogel electrolytes with continuous ion migration pathways for dendrite−free zinc−ion batteries under harsh conditions, J. Mater. Chem. A 2025, 13, 13276-13285.
126. L. Sun, Z. Li, Y. Zhang, Y. Lu*, S. Zhang*, Stimuli-responsive shape-morphing soft actuators: metrics, materials, mechanism, design and applications, Prog. Mater. Sci. 2026, 155, 101531.
125. S. Jia, X. Qin, S. Dai, Y. Qing*, J. Dai, S. Zhang, H. Xiao, Y. Chen, J. Qi, Y. Yang, Y. Lu*, Z. Su*, Y. Zhuo, D. Wu*, Rattan-based solar evaporator hits 3.34 kg·m−2·h−1 and long-term salt resistance via programmed carbonization, Adv. Sci. 2025, published on line.
124. D. Yan, J. Lin, Y. Chen, X. Yang, Y. Lu, J. Song, High-efficiency water collection of superhydrophobic condensation absorber, Adv. Sci. 2025, 12, 2417024.
123. J. Zhang, Y. Zhang, X. Li, Y. Chen, H. Zheng, J. Sun, Y. Lu, X. Liu, J. Song, Anti-icing and fast deicing of superhydrophobic elastic film with electrothermal heating and pneumatic inflation, Chem. Eng. J. 2025, accepted.
122. Q. Liu, Q. Su, Q. Hong, Y. Lu, S. Huang, K. Feng, A droplet splitter: simple, controlled and efficient droplet splitting using superhydrophobic pyramid structures, Droplet 2025, 4, e70014.
2024
121. L. Sun, Q. Zhao, L. Che, M. Li, X. Leng, Y. Long, Y. Lu*, Multi-stimuli-responsive weldable bilayer actuator with programmable patterns and 3D shapes, Adv. Funct. Mater. 2024, 34, 2311398.
120. Y. Wang, Y. Zhang, P. Ren, S. Yu, P. Cui, C. B. Nielsen, I. Abrahams, J. Briscoe, Y. Lu*, Versatile and recyclable double-network PVA/cellulose hydrogels for strain sensors and triboelectric nanogenerators under harsh conditions, Nano Energy 2024, 125, 109599.
119. L. Sun, L. Che, M. Li, K. Chen, X. Leng, Y. Long, X. Guo, M. Palma, Y. Lu*, Reinforced nacre-like MXene/sodium alginate composite films for bioinspired actuators driven by moisture and sunlight, Small 2024, 20, 2406832.
118. Z. Xin, C. Zhang*, Z. Wei, L. Wang, Y. Lu*, Bionic design of multi-scale superhydrophobic textures to smash impacted droplets: an anti-icing strategy, Chem. Eng. J. 2024, 490, 151334.
117. Z. Xiao, C. Chen, S. Liu, C. Liu, W. Liu, X. Yu, Y. Lu*, Y. Zhang*, Endowing durable icephobicity by combination of a rough powder coating and a superamphiphobic coating, Chem. Eng. J. 2024, 482, 149001.
116. M. Li, Y. Lu, Y. Wang, S. Huang, K. Feng, Synergistically biomimetic platform that enables droplets to be self-propelled, Int. J. Extreme Manuf. 2024, 6, 055503.
115. S. He, J. Chen, Y. Lu, S. Huang, K. Feng, Enhanced waterproof performance of superhydrophobic SiO2/PDMS coating, Prog. Org. Coat. 2024, 197, 108845.
2023
114. L. Sun, L. Che, M. Li, W. G. Neal, X. Leng, Y. Long, Y. Jia, Y. Gao, M. Palma, Y. Lu*, Zero-waste emission design of sustainable and programmable actuators, SusMat 2023, 3, 207–221. (Featured on issue outside front cover)
113. L. Liu, J. Li, X. Guo*, H. Wu*, J. Wu, Y. Dong, Y. Li, Y. Lu*, Enhanced performance of heterogeneous Fenton-like Co-Cu catalysts for metronidazole degradation: ethylene glycol as a superior fabrication solvent, J. Environ. Chem. Eng. 2023, 11, 110597.
112. Y. Wang, Y. Lu*, Sodium alginate-based functional materials towards sustainable applications: water treatment and energy storage, Ind. Eng. Chem. Res. 2023, 62, 11279–11304.
111. F. Wang, J. Wang, P. Gao, Y. Wang, W. Ma, Z. Zhang, X. Men*, Y. Lu*, Aqueous fabrication of recyclable and color-adjustable superhydrophobic pigments based on NiFe layered double hydroxide nanostructures for coating applications, ACS Appl. Nano Mater. 2023, 6, 16555–16566.
110. S. Jia, S. Deng, Y. Lu, Y. Wu, Y. Qing, A new insight into the design of robust superhydrophobic and fire retardant wood: breaking the conflicting requirement on adhesives, Chem. Eng. J. 2023, 475, 146240.
109. X. Yang, B. Qi, Y. Lu, W. Zhang, X. Wang, Bionic surface diode for droplet steering, Droplet 2023, 2, e46.
108. M. Qiao, G. Ji, Y. Lu, B. Zhang, Sustainable corrosion-resistant superhydrophobic composite coating with strengthened robustness, J. Ind. Eng. Chem. 2023, 121, 215.
107. L. Jing, M. Li, Y. Lu, S. Huang, Droplet impacting multi-layer soap bubbles on patterned surfaces, Surf. Interfaces 2023, 43, 103526.
106. S. Huang, M. Li, C. Shu, Q. Su, Y. Lu, K. Feng, Bamboo-shaped pumpless platform for long-distance and lossless droplet transport, Appl. Surf. Sci. 2023, 609, 155212.
105. A. Zhuang, C. Li, J. Yu, Y. Lu, Glaze icing performances of the robust superhydrophobic EP/PDMS film by aerosol assisted chemical vapour deposition, Coatings 2023, 13, 1271.
104. A. Zhuang, K. Wu, Y. Lu, J. Yu, Stable superhydrophobic and antimicrobial ZnO/polytetrafluoroethylene films via radio frequency (RF) magnetron sputtering, Micromachines 2023, 14, 1292.
2022
103. F. Chen, Y. Wang, Y. Tian,* D. Zhang, J. Song,* C. R. Crick, C. J. Carmalt, I. P. Parkin, Y. Lu*, Robust and durable liquid-repellent surfaces, Chem. Soc. Rev. 2022, 51, 8476–8583. (Featured on issue outside front cover)
102. P. Gao, Y. Wang, J. Wang, F. Wang, W. Ma, Z. Zhang, X. Men*, Y. Lu*, Rational design of durable anti-fouling coatings with high transparency, hardness and flexibility, ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces 2022, 14, 29156–29166.
101. X. Yang*, Y. Li, H. Zheng, Y. Lu*, Saturated surface charging on micro/nanoporous polytetrafluoroethylene for droplet manipulation, ACS Appl. Nano Mater. 2022, 5, 3342–3351.
100. X. Leng, L. Sun, Y. Long, Y. Lu*, Bio-inspired super-wetting materials for water manipulation, Droplet 2022, 1, 139–169. (Featured on issue outside front cover)
99. Y. Chen, D. Yan, R. Liu, Y. Lu, D. Zhao, X. Deng, J. Song, Green self-propelling swimmer driven by rain droplets, Nano Energy 2022, 101, 107543.
2021
98. X. Yang, K. Zhuang, Y. Lu*, X. Wang*, Creation of topological ultra-slippery surfaces for droplet motion control, ACS Nano 2021, 15, 2589–2599. (Featured on issue supplementary cover)
97. J. Wang, H. Wang, Y. Wang, P. Gao, F. Wang, X. Men*, Z. Zhang*, Y. Lu*, Design robust, degradable and recyclable superhydrophobic materials, Chem. Eng. J. 2021, 420, 129806.
96. J. Liu*, H. Guo, M. Li, C. Zhang, Y. Chu, L. Che, Z. Zhang, R. Li, J. Sun, Y. Lu*, Photolithography-assisted precise patterning of nanocracks for ultrasensitive strain sensors, J. Mater. Chem. A 2021, 9, 4262–4272.
95. S. Jia, S. Deng, Y. Qing*, G. He, X. Deng, S. Luo, Y. Wu*, J. Guo, C. J. Carmalt, Y. Lu*, I. P. Parkin*, A coating-free superhydrophobic sensing material for full-range human motion and microliter droplet impact detection, Chem. Eng. J. 2021, 410, 128418.
94. P. Gao, Y. Wang, H. Wang, J. Wang, X. Men*, Z. Zhang*, Y. Lu*, Liquid-like transparent and flexible coatings for anti-graffiti applications, Prog. Org. Coat. 2021, 161, 106476.
93. X. Wang,# Y. Lu,# (# equal contribution), Q. Zhang, K. Wang, C. J. Carmalt, I. P. Parkin, Z. Zhang, X. Zhang, Durable fire retardant, superhydrophobic, abrasive resistant and air/UV stable coatings, J. Colloid Interface Sci. 2021, 582, 301–311.
92. K. Zhuang, Y. Lu, X. Wang, X. Yang, Architecture-driven fast droplet transport without mass loss, Langmuir 2021, 37, 12519–12528.
91. C. Zhang, J. Sun, Y. Lu, J. Liu, Nanocrack-based strain sensors, J. Mater. Chem. C 2021, 9, 754–772.
90. Y. Tang, X. Yang, Y. Li, Y. Lu, D. Zhu, Robust micro-nano structured superhydrophobic surfaces for long-term dropwise condensation, Nano Lett. 2021, 21, 9824–9833.
89. Z. Zhang, Y. Du, C. Zhu, L. Guo, Y. Lu, J. Yu, I. P. Parkin, J. Zhao, D. Guo, Unprecedented enhancement of wear resistance for epoxy-resin graphene composites, Nanoscale 2021, 13, 2855–2867.
88. Y. A. Mehanna, E. Sadler, R. L. Upton, A. G. Kempchinsky, Y. Lu, C. R. Crick, The challenges, achievements and applications of submersible superhydrophobic materials, Chem. Soc. Rev. 2021, 50, 6569–6612.
87. B. Zhang, W. Xu, D. Xia, X. Fan, J. Duan, Y. Lu, Comparison study between superhydrophobic and lubricant-infused ultra-slippery surfaces toward self-cleaning, anti-icing and durable corrosion resistance, Langmuir 2021, 37, 11061–11071.
2020
86. N. Ma, D. Cheng, J. Zhang, S. Zhao, Y. Lu*, A simple, inexpensive and environmental-friendly electrochemical etching method to fabricate superhydrophobic GH4169 surfaces, Surf. Coat. Technol. 2020, 399, 126180.
85. Z. Wang, Y. Lu, S. Huang, S. Yin, F. Chen, Bamboo-joint-like platforms for fast, long-distance, directional and spontaneous transport of fluids, Biomicrofluidics 2020, 14, 034105.
84. J. Zhang, F. Chen, Y. Lu, Z. Zhang, J. Liu, Y. Chen, X. Liu, X. Yang, C. J. Carmalt, I. P. Parkin, Superhydrophilic-superhydrophobic patterned surfaces on glass substrate for water harvesting, J. Mater. Sci. 2020, 55, 498.
83. F. Chen, S. Hao, S. Huang, Y. Lu, Nanoscale SiO2-coated superhydrophobic meshes via electro-spray deposition for oil-water separation, Powder Technol. 2020, 373, 82–92.
82. Z. Zhang, D. Liu, F. Huo, S. Huang, J. Cui, Y. Lu, I. P. Parkin, D. Guo, Self-healing on mismatched fractured composite surfaces of SiC with a diameter of 180 nm, Nanoscale 2020, 12, 19617–19627. (Featured on issue inside front cover)
81. J. Huang, J. Shen, S. Li, J. Cai, S. Wang, Y. Lu, J. He, C. J. Carmalt, I. P. Parkin, Y. Lai, TiO2 nanotube arrays decorated with Au and Bi2S3 nanoparticles for efficient Fe3+ ions detection and dye photocatalytic degradation, J. Mater. Sci. Technol. 2020, 39, 28–38.
80. Y. Chen, J. Liu, J. Song, R. Liu, D. Zhao, S Hua, Y. Lu, Energy conversion based on superhydrophobic surfaces, Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys. 2020, 22, 25430-25444.
79. Z. Zhang, Y. Du, S. Huang, F. Meng, L. Chen, W. Xie, K. Chang, C. Zhang, Y. Lu, C. Lin, S. Li, I. P. Parkin, D. Guo, Macroscale superlubricity enabled by graphene coated surfaces, Adv. Sci. 2020, 7, 1903239. (Featured on issue back cover)
78. J. Liu, B. Pang, R. Xue, R. Li, J. Song, X. Zhao, D. Wang, X. Hu, Y. Lu, L. Wang, Sacrificial layer-assisted nanoscale transfer printing, Microsyst. Nanoeng. 2020, 6, 1-10.
2019
77. J. Song, Y. Li, W. Xu, H. Liu*, Y. Lu*, Inexpensive and non-fluorinated superhydrophobic concrete coating for anti-icing and anti-corrosion, J. Colloid Interface Sci. 2019, 541, 86–92.
76. J. Sun, C. Chen, J. Song*, J. Liu, X. Yang, J. Liu, X. Liu, Y. Lu*, A universal method to create surface patterns with extreme wettability on metal substrates, J. Colloid Interface Sci. 2019, 535, 100–110.
75. S. Jia, Y. Lu, S. Luo, Y. Qing, Y. Wu, Ivan P. Parkin, Thermally-induced all-damage-healable superhydrophobic surface with photocatalytic performance from hierarchical BiOCl, Chem. Eng. J. 2019, 366, 439–448.
74. X. Hu, Z. Zhang, Y. Lu, R. Liu, L. Sun, I. P. Parkin, X. Zhang, One-step synthesis of Ag@PS nanospheres via flash nanoprecipitation, Appl. Organomet. Chem. 2019, 33, e4713.
73. J. Song, Z. Liu, X. Wang, H. Liu, Y. Lu, X. Deng, C. J. Carmalt, I. P. Parkin, High-efficiency bubbles transportation in aqueous environment on serial-wedge-shaped wettability pattern, J. Mater. Chem. A 2019, 7, 13567–13576.
72. A. Jiamprasertboon, S. C. Dixon, S. Sathasivam, M. J. Powell, Y. Lu, T. Siritanon, C. J. Carmalt, Low-Cost one-step fabrication of highly conductive ZnO:Cl transparent thin films with tuneable photocatalytic properties via aerosol-assisted chemical vapour deposition, ACS Appl. Electron. Mater. 2019, 1, 1408−1417.
71. J. Song, L. Huang, C. Zhao, S. Wu, H. Liu, Y. Lu, X. Deng, C. J. Carmalt, I. P. Parkin, Y. Sun, Robust superhydrophobic conical pillars from syringe needle shape to straight conical pillar shape for droplet pancake bouncing, ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces 2019, 11, 45345−45353.
70. A. Jiamprasertboon, A. Kafizas, M. Sachs, M. Ling, A. M. Alotaibi, Y. Lu, T. Sirithanon, I. P. Parkin, C. J. Carmalt, Heterojunction α‐Fe2O3/ZnO films with enhanced photocatalytic properties grown by aerosol‐assisted chemical vapour deposition, Chem. Eur. J. 2019, 25, 11337–11345.
69. J. Cui, Z. Zhang, H. Jiang, D. Liu, L. Zou, X. Guo, Y. Lu, I. P. Parkin, D. Guo, Ultrahigh recovery of fracture strength on mismatched fractured amorphous surfaces of silicon carbide, ACS Nano 2019, 13, 7483–7492.
68. J. Cui, Z. Zhang, D. Liu, D. Zhang, W. Hu, L. Zou, Y. Lu, C. Zhang, H. Lu, C. Tang, N. Jiang, I. P. Parkin, D. Guo, Unprecedented piezoresistance coefficient in strained silicon carbide, Nano Lett. 2019, 19, 6569–6576.
2018
67. X. Zhang, D. Zhi, L. Sun, Y. Zhao, M. K. Tiwari*, C. J. Carmalt, I. P. Parkin, Y. Lu*, Super-durable, non-fluorinated superhydrophobic free-standing items, J. Mater. Chem. A 2018, 6, 357–362. (Featured on issue front cover)
66. X. Zhang, B. Ding, R. Cheng*, S. C. Dixon, Y. Lu*, Computational intelligence assisted understanding of nature-inspired superhydrophobic behavior, Adv. Sci. 2018, 5, 1700520. (Featured in Advanced Science News)
65. J. Song, W. Huang, J. Liu, L. Huang, Y. Lu*, Electrochemical machining of superhydrophobic surfaces on mold steel substrates, Surf. Coat. Technol. 2018, 344, 499–506. (Featured in Advances in Engineering)
64. H. Luo, Y. Lu, S. Yin, S. Huang, J. Song, F. Chen, F. Chen, C. J. Carmalt, I. P. Parkin, Robust platform for water harvesting and directional transport, J. Mater. Chem. A 2018, 6, 5635–5643.
63. W. H. Ng, Y. Lu, H. Liu, C. J. Carmalt, I. P. Parkin, A. J. Kenyon, Controlling and modelling the wetting properties of III-V semiconductor surfaces using re-entrant nanostructures, Sci. Rep. 2018, 8, Article number: 3544.
62. X. Wang, Y. Lu, C. J. Carmalt, I. P. Parkin, X. Zhang, Multi-functional porous and magnetic silicone with high elasticity, durability and oil-water separation properties, Langmuir 2018, 34, 13305–13311.
61. J. Song, S. Li, C. Zhao, Y. Lu, D. Zhao, J. Sun, T. Royd, C. J. Carmalt, X. Deng, I. P. Parkin, Superhydrophilic cement-coated mesh: an acid, alkali, and organic reagent-free material for oil/water separation, Nanoscale 2018, 10, 1920–1929.
60. J. Sun, W. Cheng, J. Song, Y. Lu, Y. Sun, L. Huang, X. Liu, Z. Jin, C. J. Carmalt, I. P. Parkin, Fabrication of superhydrophobic micro post array on aluminum substrates using mask electrochemical machining, Chin. J. Mech. Eng. 2018, 31:72.
59. A. Jiamprasertboon, M. J. Powell, S. C. Dixon, R. Quesada-Cabrera, A. M. Alotaibi, Y. Lu, A. Zhuang, S. Sathasivam, T. Siritanon, I. P. Parkin, C. J. Carmalt, Photocatalytic and electrically conductive transparent Cl-doped ZnO thin films via aerosol-assisted chemical vapour deposition, J. Mater. Chem. A 2018, 6, 12682–12692.
58. S. Li, K. Page, S. Sathasivam, F. L. Heale, G. He, Y. Lu, Y. Lai, G. Chen, C. J. Carmalt, I. P. Parkin, Efficiently texturing hierarchical superhydrophobic fluoride-free translucent films by AACVD with excellent durability and self-cleaning ability, J. Mater. Chem. A 2018, 6, 17633–17641.
2017
57. F. Chen, Y. Lu, X. Liu, J. Song, G. He, M. K. Tiwari, C. J. Carmalt, I. P. Parkin, Table salt as a template to prepare reusable porous PVDF-MWCNT foam for separation of immiscible oils/organic solvents and corrosive aqueous solutions, Adv. Funct. Mater. 2017, 27, 1702926. (Featured on issue front cover)
56. D. Zhi, Y. Lu, S. Sathasivam, I. P. Parkin, X. Zhang, Large-scale fabrication of translucent and repairable superhydrophobic spray coatings with remarkable mechanical, chemical durability and UV resistance, J. Mater. Chem. A 2017, 5, 10622–10631.
55. A. Zhuang, R. Liao, Y. Lu, S. C. Dixon, A. Jiamprasertboon, F. Chen, S. Sathasivam, I. P. Parkin, C. J. Carmalt, Transforming a simple commercial glue into highly robust superhydrophobic surfaces via aerosol assisted chemical vapour deposition, ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces 2017, 9, 42327–42335.
54. L. Huang, J. Song, Y. Lu, F. Chen, X. Liu, Z. Jin, D. Zhao, C. J. Carmalt, I. P. Parkin, Superoleophobic surfaces on stainless steel substrates obtained by chemical bath deposition, Micro Nano Lett. 2017, 12, 76–81.
53. J. Song, M. Gao, C. Zhao, Y. Lu, L. Huang, X. Liu, C. J. Carmalt, X. Deng, I. P. Parkin, Large-area fabrication of droplet pancake bouncing surface and control of bouncing state, ACS Nano 2017, 11, 9259–9267.
52. G. B. Hwang, A. Patir, K. Page, Y. Lu, E. Allan, I. P. Parkin, Buoyancy increase and drag-reduction through a simple superhydrophobic coating, Nanoscale 2017, 9, 7588–7594.
51. G. He, M. Qiao, W. Li, Y. Lu, T. Zhao, R. Zou, B. Li, J. A. Darr, J. Hu, M. M. Titirici, I. P. Parkin, S, N-co-doped graphene-nickel cobalt sulfide aerogel: improved energy storage and electrocatalytic performance, Adv. Sci. 2017, 4, 1600214.
50. A. Zhuang, R. Liao, S. Dixon, Y. Lu, S. Sathasivam, I. P. Parkin, C. J. Carmalt, Transparent superhydrophobic PTFE films via one-step aerosol assisted chemical vapor deposition, RSC Adv. 2017, 7, 29275–29283.
49. J. Song, D. Zhao, Z. Han, W. Xu, Y. Lu, X. Liu, B. Liu, C. J. Carmalt, X. Deng, I. P. Parkin, Super-robust superhydrophobic concrete, J. Mater. Chem. A 2017, 5, 14542–14550. (Featured on issue front insert cover)
48. G. He, X. Han, R. Zou, T. Zhao, Z. Weng, S. Ho-Kimura, Y. Lu, H. Wang, Z. X. Guo, I. P. Parkin, A targeted functional design for highly efficient and stable cathodes for rechargeable Li-ion batteries, Adv. Funct. Mater. 2017, 27, 1604903.
47. G. He, M. Ling, X. Han, D. I. Abou El Amaiem, Y. Shao, Y. Li, W. Li, S. Ji, B. Li, Y. Lu, R. Zou, F. R. Wang, D. J. L. Brett, Z. X. Guo, C. Blackman, Ivan P. Parkin, Self-standing electrodes with core-shell structures for high-performance supercapacitors, Energy Stor. Mater. 2017, 9, 119-125.
2016
46. Y. Lu, G. He, C. J. Carmalt, I. P. Parkin, Synthesis and characterization of omniphobic surfaces with thermal, mechanical and chemical stability, RSC Adv. 2016, 6, 106491–106499.
45. N. Wang, Y. Lu, D. Xiong, C. J. Carmalt, I. P. Parkin, Designing durable and flexible superhydrophobic coatings and its application in oil purification, J. Mater. Chem. A 2016, 4, 4107–4116.
44. S. Huang, J. Song, Y. Lu, F. Chen, H. Zheng, X. Yang, X. Liu, J. Sun, C. J. Carmalt, I. P. Parkin, W. Xu, Underwater spontaneous pumpless transportation of nonpolar organic liquids on extreme wettability patterns, ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces 2016, 8, 2942–2949.
43. S. Huang, J. Song, Y. Lu, C. Lv, H. Zheng, X. Liu, Z. Jin, D. Zhao, C. J. Carmalt, I. P. Parkin, Power-free water pump based on a superhydrophobic surface: generation of a mushroom-like jet and anti-gravity long-distance transport, J. Mater. Chem. A 2016, 4, 13771-13777. (Featured on issue back insert cover)
42. J. Song, L. Huang, Y. Lu, X. Liu, X. Deng, X. Yang, S. Huang, J. Sun, Z. Jin, I. P. Parkin, Fabrication of long-term underwater superoleophobic Al surfaces and application on underwater lossless manipulation of non-polar organic liquids, Sci. Rep. 2016, 6, Article number: 31818.
41. X. Yang, X. Liu, Y. Lu, S. Zhou, M. Gao, J. Song, W. Xu, Controlling the adhesion of superhydrophobic surfaces using electrolyte jet machining techniques, Sci. Rep. 2016, 6, Article number: 23985.
40. X. Yang, X. Liu, Y. Lu, J. Song, S. Huang, S. Zhou, Z. Jin, W. Xu, Controllable water adhesion and anisotropic sliding on patterned superhydrophobic surface for droplet manipulation, J. Phys. Chem. C 2016, 120, 7233–7240.
39. N. Wang, D. Xiong, Y. Lu, S. Pan, K. Wang, Y. Deng, Y. Shi, Design and fabrication of the lyophobic slippery surface and its application in anti-icing, J. Phys. Chem. C 2016, 120, 11054–11059.
38. S. Sathasivam, R. R. Arnepalli, D. S. Bhachu, Y. Lu, J. Buckeridge, D. O. Scanlon, B. Kumar, K. K. Singh, R. J. Visser, C. S. Blackman, C. J. Carmalt, Single step solution processed GaAs thin films from GaMe3 and tBuAsH2 under ambient pressure, J. Phys. Chem. C 2016, 120, 7013–7019.
37. S. Dixon, N. Noor, S. Sathasivam, Y. Lu, I. P. Parkin, Synthesis of superhydrophobic polymer/tungsten (VI) oxide nanocomposite thin films, Eur. J. Chem. 2016, 7, 139–145.
2015
36. Y. Lu, S. Sathasivam, J. Song, C. R. Crick, C. J. Carmalt, I. P. Parkin, Robust self-cleaning surfaces that function when exposed to either air or oil, Science 2015, 347, 1132–1135.
35. J. Song, Y. Lu, J. Luo, S. Huang, L. Wang, W. Xu, I. P. Parkin, Barrel-shaped oil-skimmer designed for collection of oil from spills, Adv. Mater. Interfaces 2015, 2, 1500350. (Featured on issue back cover)
34. J. Song, Y. Lu, S. Huang, X. Liu, W. Xu, Progress on research and application of extreme wettability surfaces, Science＆Technology Review 2015, 33, 92–100.
33. F. Chen, J. Song, Y. Lu, S. Huang, X. Liu, J. Sun, C. J. Carmalt, I. P. Parkin, W. Xu, Creating robust superamphiphobic coatings for both hard and soft materials, J. Mater. Chem. A 2015, 3, 20999–21008.
32. S. Sathasivam, D. S. Bhachu, Y. Lu, N. Chadwick, S. A. Althabaiti, A. O. Alyoubi, S. N. Basahel, C. J. Carmalt, I. P. Parkin, Tungsten doped TiO2 with enhanced photocatalytic and optoelectrical properties via aerosol assisted chemical vapor deposition, Sci. Rep. 2015, 5, Article number: 10952.
31. F. Chen, W. Xu, Y. Lu, J. Song, S. Huang, L. Wang, I. P. Parkin, X. Liu, Hydrophilic patterning of superhydrophobic surfaces by atmospheric pressure plasma jet, Micro Nano Lett. 2015, 10, 105–108. (Win the IET Premium Awards 2016)
30. S. Sathasivam, D. S. Bhachu, Y. Lu, S. M. Bawaked, A. Y. Obaid, S. Al-Thabaiti, S. N. Basahel, C. J. Carmalt, I. P. Parkin, Highly photocatalytically active iron(III) titanium oxide thin films via aerosol-assisted CVD, Chem. Vap. Deposition 2015, 21, 21–25. (Featured on issue cover)
29. X. Liu, F. Chen, S. Huang, X. Yang, Y. Lu, W. Zhou, W. Xu, Characteristic and application study of cold atmospheric-pressure nitrogen plasma Jet, IEEE Trans. Plasma Sci. 2015, 43, 1959–1968.
2014
28. Y. Lu, S. Sathasivam, J. Song, W. Xu, C. J. Carmalt, I. P. Parkin, Water droplets bouncing on superhydrophobic soft porous materials, J. Mater. Chem. A 2014, 2, 12177–12184. (Featured on issue back insert cover)
27. Y. Lu, S. Sathasivam, J. Song, F. Chen, W. Xu, C. J. Carmalt, I. P. Parkin, Creating superhydrophobic mild steel surfaces for water proofing and oil-water separation, J. Mater. Chem. A 2014, 2, 11628–11634.
26. J. Song, S. Huang, Y. Lu, X. Bu, J. E. Mates, A. Ghosh, R. Ganguly, C. J. Carmalt, I. P. Parkin, W. Xu, C. M. Megaridis, Self-driven one-step oil removal from oil spill on water via selective-wettability steel mesh, ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces 2014, 6, 19858–19865.
25. S. Noimark, K. Page, J. C. Bear, C. Sotelo-Vazquez, R. Quesada-Cabrera, Y. Lu, E. Allan, J. A. Darr, I. P. Parkin, FD175: Functionalised gold and titania nanoparticles and surfaces for use as antimicrobial coatings, Faraday Discuss. 2014, 175, 273–287.
24. J. Sun, F. Zhang, J. Song, L. Wang, Q. Qu, Y. Lu, I. P. Parkin, Electrochemical fabrication of superhydrophobic Zn surfaces, Appl. Surf. Sci. 2014, 315, 346–352.
2013
23. Y. Lu, J. Song, X. Liu, W. Xu, Y. Xing, Z. Wei, Preparation of superoleophobic and superhydrophobic titanium surfaces via an environmentally friendly electrochemical etching method, ACS Sustainable Chem. Eng. 2013, 1, 102−109.
22. J. Song, Y. Lu, S. Huang, X. Liu, L. Wu, W. Xu, A simple immersion approach for fabricating superhydrophobic Mg alloy surfaces, Appl. Surf. Sci. 2013, 266, 445–450.
21. J. Song, W. Xu, Y. Lu, L. Luo, X. Liu, Z. Wei, Fabrication technology of low–adhesive superhydrophobic and superamphiphobic surfaces based on electrochemical machining method, ASME Journal of Micro and Nano-Manufacturing 2013, 021003-1-7.
20. J. Song, W. Xu, Y. Lu, X. Liu, Z. Wei, J. Sun, Research on electrochemical and chemical machining technology of superamphiphobic surfaces on Al substrates, Chin. J. Mech. Eng. 2013, 49, 182–190.
19. J. Song, W. Xu, Y. Lu, X. Liu, J. Sun, Fabrication of superhydrophobic surfaces on Mg alloy substrates via primary cell corrosion and fluoroalkylsilane modification, Mater. Corros. 2013, 64, 979–987.
18. J. Song, S. Huang, K. Hu, Y. Lu, X. Liu, W. Xu, Fabrication of superoleophobic surfaces on Al substrates, J. Mater. Chem. A 2013, 1, 14783-14789.
17. J. Song, W. Xu, Z. Feng, X. Liu, Y. Lu, J. Sun, Fabrication of low-adhesive superhydrophobic Al surfaces via self-assembled primary cell assisted etching, J. Disper. Sci. Technol. 2013, 34, 908–913.
16. X. Yang, J. Song, W. Xu, X. Liu, Y. Lu, Y. Wang, Anisotropic sliding of multiple-level biomimetic rice-leaf surfaces on aluminium substrates, Micro Nano Lett. 2013, 8, 801-804.
15. Z. Wei, W. Xu, B. Tao, J. Song, L. Wei, Y. Lu, Crown shaping technique of bearing raceway by electrochemical mechanical machining, Int. J. Electrochem. Sci. 2013, 8, 2238–2253.
2012
14. Y. Lu, J. Song, X. Liu, W. Xu, J. Sun, Y. Xing, Loading capacity of a self-assembled superhydrophobic boat array fabricated via electrochemical method, Micro Nano Lett. 2012, 7, 786–789.
13. Y. Lu, W. Xu, J. Song, X. Liu, Y. Xing, J. Sun, Preparation of superhydrophobic titanium surfaces via electrochemical etching and fluorosilane modification, Appl. Surf. Sci. 2012, 263, 297–301.
12. J. Song, W. Xu, Y. Lu, X. Liu, Z. Wei, J. Sun, Fabrication of superhydrophobic surfaces with hierarchical rough structures on Mg alloy substrates via chemical corrosion method, Micro Nano Lett. 2012, 7, 204–207.
11. J. Song, W. Xu, Y. Lu, One-step electrochemical machining of superhydrophobic surfaces on aluminum substrates, J. Mater. Sci. 2012, 47, 162–168.
10. X. Liu, J. Song, L. Wu, W. Xu, Y. Lu, J. Sun, Fabrication of superhydrophobic surfaces with high adhesive forces towards water on steel substrates, Micro Nano Lett. 2012, 7, 456–459.
9. J. Song, W. Xu, X. Liu, Y. Lu, J. Sun, Electrochemical machining of super-hydrophobic Al surfaces and effect of processing parameters on wettability, Appl. Phys. A 2012, 108, 559–568.
8. J. Song, X. Liu, Y. Lu, L. Wu, W. Xu, A rapid two-step electroless deposition process to fabricate superhydrophobic coatings on steel substrates, J. Coat. Technol. Res. 2012, 9, 643–650.
7. J. Song, W. Xu, X. Liu, Z. Wei, Y. Lu, Fabrication of superhydrophobic Cu surfaces on Al substrates via a facile chemical deposition process, Mater. Lett. 2012, 87, 43–46.
6. J. Song, W. Xu, X. Liu, Y. Lu, Z. Wei, L. Wu, Ultrafast fabrication of rough structures required by superhydrophobic surfaces on Al substrates using an immersion method, Chem. Eng. J. 2012, 211–212, 143–152.
5. W. Xu, J. Song, X. Liu, J. Sun, Y. Lu, Electrochemical machining of large-area superhydrophobic Al surfaces, Mater. Sci. Technol. 2012, 20, No. 2, 52–60.
4. W. Xu, J. Song, Y. Lu, X. Liu, Q. Dou, Preparation of large–area superhydrophilic/superhydrophobic aluminum plate by moving–typed cathode, Materials for Mechanical Engineering 2012, 36, 37–45.
2011
3. J. Song, W. Xu, Y. Lu, X. Fan, Rapid fabrication of superhydrophobic surfaces on copper substrates by electrochemical machining, Appl. Surf. Sci. 2011, 257, 10910–10916.
2. W. Xu, J. Song, J. Sun, Y. Lu, Z. Yu, Rapid fabrication of large-area, corrosion-resistant superhydrophobic Mg alloy surfaces, ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces 2011, 3, 4404–4414.
1. W. Xu, J. Song, J. Sun, Y. Lu, Rapid fabrication of hard superhydrophobic surfaces with low roughness on aluminum substrates via anodization, J. Chin. Ceramic Soc. 2011, 39, 145-149.
Conference Publications
Y. Lu, C. J. Carmalt, I. P. Parkin, E5.12 Designing robust self-cleaning surfaces (abstract), Symposium E: Engineering and Application of Bioinspired Materials, 2015 MRS Fall Meeting & Exhibit in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, 30th, November 2015.
F. Chen, J. Song, Y. Lu, S. Huang, X. Liu, W. Xu, E13.02 Fabrication of robust superamphiphobic coatings on stretchable substrate (abstract), Symposium E: Engineering and Application of Bioinspired Materials, 2015 MRS Fall Meeting & Exhibit in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, 2nd, December 2015.
S. Huang, J. Song, H. Zheng, Y. Lu, X. Liu, J. Sun, W. Xu, E7.05 Underwater antigravity pumpless fluid transport on extreme wettability patterns (abstract), Symposium E: Engineering and Application of Bioinspired Materials, 2015 MRS Fall Meeting & Exhibit in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, 1st, December 2015.
Y. Lu, J. Song, W. Xu, I. P. Parkin, Preparation of superamphiphobic surfaces on titanium substrates (abstract), Photocatalytic and superhydrophilic surfaces workshop, PSS2013, Manchester, 12th/13th December 2013.
J. Song, X. Liu, Y. Lu, L. Wu, W. Xu, Fabrication of superhydrophobic surfaces on aluminum substrates via electrochemical etching and re-deposition, Appl. Mech. Mater. 2012, 197, 351–355. International Conference on Mechanical Science and Engineering (ICMSE 2012) in Beijing, China, 20th – 22th July, 2012.
Patents
W. Xu, Y. Lu, J. Song, X. Liu, J. Sun, Method for preparing titanium or titanium alloy super-hydrophobic surface. Granted. CN102618913B.
W. Xu, Y. Lu, J. Song, X. Liu, Y. Xing, J. Sun, Method for preparing titanium or titanium alloy superoleophobic surface. Granted. CN102677141B.
W. Xu, J. Song, S. Huang, Y. Lu, X. Liu, A kind of gathering-device of oil slick. Granted. CN103774629B.
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