Hydrophobic and Tribological Properties of Biomimetic Interfaces
, Jun Tang 1,2,3,*, Jia Huang 4, Honglei Zhang 1,3, Hao Chen 1,2, Yahui Xiong 1,2,3, Ruili Wang 5, Chao Wu 1,2,3, Meimei Wang 1,2 and Hongliang Chen 1,2Round 1
Reviewer 1 Report
Comments and Suggestions for AuthorsThe review paper talks Hydrophobic and tribological properties of biomimetic interfaces. The paper is well written. Authors have also covered some of the basics for better understanding of the field. Authors have thoroughly done the literature survey to cover most of the recent development in the field. My only suggestion would be as follows.
1. There are multiple review papers that talk about Hydrophobic and tribological properties of biomimetic interfaces Could authors please reiterate the significance of this review paper?
Author Response
- There are multiple review papers that talk about Hydrophobic and tribological properties of biomimetic interfaces Could authors please reiterate the significance of this review paper?
A1: (Please reply to the above comments here).
Thank you for your interest and valuable comments on our articles. According to your suggestions, we have re-elaborated the meaning of the description of the article and revised it as follows:
Bionic interfaces have received much attention owing to their attractive hydrophobic and tribo-logical potential. Although a great deal of research has been carried out on biomimetic nanostructures, the basic theory, experimental application and related techniques of hydrophobi-city of biomimetic nanostructures, as well as the relationship between the state of lubricants and friction in tribology have not been fully explored. In this review, based on a brief discussion of the theory of hydrophobicity, the role of two-dimensional bionic structures in the wet state is intro-duced, and the wetting mechanism and applications are discussed. Then, the synergistic effects and mechanisms of bionic weaving and lubricants in the dry/wet friction state are investigated. In addition, the contribution of bionic structures to the fields of hydrophobicity and tribology further deepens the knowledge and enriches the practical applications of bionic surface weaving.
We really appreciate that your suggestions make us avoid making many mistakes in the revised manuscript. We will try our best to do better in future.
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Reviewer 2 Report
Comments and Suggestions for AuthorsThis review is recommended to be accepted for publication after some revision on the basis of comments below.
COMMENTS
1.
There is quite a considerable review already in the Introduction in a very short way, that is, by listing several aspects of superhydrophobicity. A shorter Introduction is suggested, and more detailed description of the mentioned and cited aspects of this field should be provided in the corresponding subsections of this review.
2.
The title of section 2 is incorrect in its current form. It is better as follows:
Hydrophobic biomimetic interfaces
3.
In subsection 2.2, the authors briefly summarize the materials with hydrophobic surfaces. It is suggested to create a table on such materials together with their preparation techniques, major properties and references. This table would provide the reader a real overview on such materials. Alternatively, the listed materials can be included in Table 3, which list only few examples.
4.
The title of subsection 3.2 must be corrected (period is not needed after the word Wet). Correctly:
3.2. Wet friction
5.
In Table 5, polymers with enhanced friction surfaces should also be listed. The authors have
Author Response
- There is quite a considerable review already in the Introduction in a very short way, that is, by listing several aspects of superhydrophobicity. A shorter Introduction is suggested, and more detailed description of the mentioned and cited aspects of this field should be provided in the corresponding subsections of this review.
A1: (Please reply to the above comments here).
Yes, we fully agree with your valuable opinion. According to your excellent comments, we have summarized several aspects related to superhydrophobicity in the introduction, and describe these aspects in more detail in the corresponding sections of this review. Detail as follows:
In Section 1, as the statement for "In general, the wettability and adhesion of a solid surface is determined by combining the chemical composition of solid surface and the surface morphological structure [18, 19]. Therefore, the modulation of wettability and adhesion can be achieved by changing the chemical composition of the solid surface and the surface microstructure [20, 21]. As shown in Fig. 1, inspired by the 'lotus leaf effect' [20, 22-25] and the 'rose effect' [26, 27], the constructed superhydrophobic surface exhibits exceptional wettability and has emerged as a prominent research area in the current scientific frontier. With the development of research on superhydrophobic surfaces, the classification of their states has been extended to four categories: the Young state, the Wenzel state [28], the Cassie state [29], and the transition state between Wenzel and Cassie [30]. The comprehension of diverse states is advantageous for the development of a surface capable of repelling water droplets and maintaining durability, thereby broadening the scope of application for superhydrophobic surfaces in both industrial and domestic settings [31, 32].".
In Section 2.2, as the statement for "Adequate research shows that an effective way to change wettability of the solid surfaces is by artificially adjusting and changing the chemical composition [121] and surface morphology of solid surfaces [122]. On the one hand, by introducing a compound con-taining the hydroxyl (-OH) functional group onto the solid surface, the hydrophilicity of the solid surface can be enhanced, facilitating its wetting by liquids. On the other hand, micro-nanostructured surface morphology can augment the solid's surface area and modify its surface energy, thereby influencing its interaction with liquids. Therefore, scholars often alter the hydrophobicity of materials by controlling the preparation con-ditions to obtain micro and nano structures of different sizes and shapes, such as spher-ical [123], lamellar [124], cubic, polyhedral and flower-like structures [125].".
In Section 2.4, as the statement for " Inspired by nature, extensive bionic functional surfaces have been artificially manufac-tured and used for corrosion resistance, freeze-proofing and oil-water separation [173, 174]. In particular, superhydrophobicity surfaces with anisotropic sliding properties are be-coming increasingly popular in the fields of microfluidics, tissue engineering and fluid repulsion. For example, in the field of daily household appliances, superhydrophobic surfaces can be applied to kitchen utensils and toilet facilities to make them have self-cleaning ability, thus reducing the frequency and workload of cleaning work. The anti-fog functional surface can be used to mirrors and automobile glass, which improves the visibility and enhances the safety. In the industrial field, the application of su-per-hydrophobic surface on the surface of ships and aircraft can reduce the frictional resistance of water, improve transportation efficiency and reduce energy consumption.".
Finally, if there are still some deficiencies, we hope that you can give us another chance. We are pleased to revise our manuscript in detail and further improve it. We hope to have more opportunities to learn from you.
- The title of section 2 is incorrect in its current form. It is better as follows: Hydrophobic biomimetic interfaces.
A2: (Please reply to the above comments here).
Yes, we fully agree with your valuable opinion. We have modified the title of section 2 and revised "Biomimetic interfaces in the hydrophobicity" to "Hydrophobic biomimetic interfaces". We thank you very much for your excellent guidance and we hope that we have more opportunities to learn from you.
- In subsection 2.2, the authors briefly summarize the materials with hydrophobic surfaces. It is suggested to create a table on such materials together with their preparation techniques, major properties and references. This table would provide the reader a real overview on such materials. Alternatively, the listed materials can be included in Table 3, which list only few examples.
A3: (Please reply to the above comments here).
Thank you for your excellent comments. According to your invaluable suggestions, we have improved Table 3 in the manuscript to better exhibit related information of preparation technology, main properties and reference materials for hydrophobic surface materials. The readability and novelty of the revised manuscript have been significantly improved.
- The title of subsection 3.2 must be corrected (period is not needed after the word Wet). Correctly:
3.2. Wet friction
A4: (Please reply to the above comments here).
Thank you for your interest and valuable comments on our articles. We really appreciate that your suggestions make us avoid making many mistakes in the revised manuscript. We will try our best to do better in future.
- In Table 5, polymers with enhanced friction surfaces should also be listed. The authors have
A5: (Please reply to the above comments here).
Yes, we fully agree with your valuable opinion. According to your excellent comments, we have added the tribological information of four groups of polymer-based materials to Table 5 to enrich the table data and make readers understand the situation more intuitively. Meanwhile, the related descriptions of these materials are also reflected in this paper. Detail as follows:
In Section 3.1, as the statement for "In addition to metal-based composites, 1D-additives can also significantly enhance the structure of polymer-based composites, thus significantly reducing the adhesive wear and plow wear of the composites [260-262]. In the study of Wu et al. [261], the friction and wear properties of carbon fiber (CF) reinforced PTFE composite coating were investi-gated via ball-on-disk friction and wear tester. The results showed that after testing of applied load of 10 N, when the mass fraction of CF was 20%, the friction coefficient re-mained relatively stable at about 0.17, and the wear rate significantly decreased to 2.74×10−4mm3/Nm. The specific values of such as wear rate and friction coefficient have been recorded in Table 5. Excellent tribological properties may be attributed to the for-mation of a continuous and uniform transfer film, thus preventing the large-area dam-age of the composite coating. Additionally, after surface modification in the treatment of HNO3 followed by coupling agent, the dispersibility of carbon nanofiber (CNF) in PTFE composites could be further improved, and wear resistance of CNF/PTFE compo-sites was enhanced [262]. The related values of the excellent wear resistance have been recorded in Table 5.".
In Section 3.2, as the statement for " The tribological behaviors of single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) reinforced PTFE had been reported by Vail et al. [289]. The result demonstrated PTFE nanocomposites filled with 5 wt% SWCNTs exhibited excellent tribological properties: the wear re-sistance is increased by more than 20 times than the unfilled polymer, as shown in Table 5.".
Finally, if we have the opportunity, we hope to learn from you again. We believe we will do better in the future under your excellent advice. We hope that we have more opportunities to learn from you.
[260] W.X. Chen, F. Li, G. Han, J.B. Xia, L.Y. Wang, J.P. Tu, Z.D. Xu, Tribological behavior of carbon-nanotube-filled PTFE composites, TRIBOLOGY LETTERS 15(3) (2003) 275-278.
[261] H. Wu, L.N. Zhu, W. Yue, Z.Q. Fu, J.J. Kang, Wear-resistant and hydrophobic characteristics of PTFE/CF composite coatings, PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS 128 (2019) 90-98.
[262] Y.J. Shi, X. Feng, H.Y. Wang, X.H. Lu, The effect of surface modification on the friction and wear behavior of carbon nanofiber-filled PTFE composites, WEAR 264(11-12) (2008) 934-939.
[289] J.R. Vail, D.L. Burris, W.G. Sawyer, Multifunctionality of single-walled carbon nanotube–polytetrafluoroethylene nanocomposites, Wear 267(1) (2009) 619-624.
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Reviewer 3 Report
Comments and Suggestions for AuthorsDear Editor,
I have thoroughly reviewed the manuscript titled "Hydrophobic and Tribological Properties of Biomimetic Interfaces." Overall, I find the article to be well-structured and informative. The authors have effectively highlighted the significance of bionic interfaces in addressing hydrophobic and tribological challenges, which is an area of growing interest in materials science. The thorough analysis of the literature gives readers a strong basis for comprehending the condition of this field's study at the moment. Nonetheless, I think there are places where the manuscript may be strengthened even more in terms of quality and clarity. I suggest making a few significant changes to address the following issues:
1-Please correct some errors to make it clearer.
For example:
*Original: the role of bionic structures in the wet state in the two-dimensional state is introduced
Recommended: the role of bionic structures in the wet state, including their two-dimensional characteristics, is introduced
* Original: According to relevant research, plants and animals have evolved over hundreds of millions of years and are not only perfectly adapted to nature but are also close to perfection.
Recommended: According to relevant research, plants and animals have evolved over hundreds of millions of years, not only perfectly adapting to nature but also approaching perfection.
* Original: By reproducing the principles of biology, human being has not only found a technical solution, but at the same time the solution is perfectly adapted to the needs of nature.
Recommended: By replicating biological principles, humans have not only discovered technical solutions but also solutions perfectly suited to nature's requirements.
* Original: The surface microstructure of a material is essential to control the surface composition, structure and interfacial properties of the material to reduce friction and extend wear life [35].
Recommended: The surface microstructure of a material is essential for controlling its surface composition, structure, and interfacial properties, thereby reducing friction and extending wear life [35].
* Original: In addition, superlubrication is an important means of addressing frictional wear, where the friction between two surfaces is close to zero [66].
Recommended: Additionally, superlubrication is a crucial method for addressing frictional wear, where the friction between two surfaces approaches zero [66].
* Original: In this chapter, the first subsection systematically investigates the wettability theory; the second subsection experiments on hydrophobic surfaces by preparing bionanostructures; the third subsection explores the wetting mechanism of hydrophobic surfaces in detail, and the last subsection concludes. with a summary of the applications of hydrophobic surfaces.
Recommended: In this section, the first subsection systematically investigates wettability theory. The second subsection conducts experiments on hydrophobic surfaces by preparing bionanostructures. The third subsection explores the wetting mechanism of hydrophobic surfaces in detail, while the last subsection concludes with a summary of the applications of hydrophobic surfaces.
2- Please give more references
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3- Please check all the abbreviations used in the text?
For example:
* Original: Zhang et al. [129] enhanced the interfacial bonding strength with PUA by grafting C-C bonds to the surface of CNTs@SiO2 particles through 3-methylpropylpropyl trimethoxy siloxane (MPS).
WCAs
Fe(NO3)3/hydrofluoric acid(HF)
1D
MWCNT
CNTs
CNTs (HARC)….
4-Could you please provide further details or explanations regarding Equation 1, particularly regarding the variable 𝛼?
5-Could you please elaborate on the conversion mechanism between Cassie-Baxter in clear terms?
* Original: The conversion mechanism between Cassie-Baxter is very important.
6-Please review the text for any grammatical errors or typos:
For example: The Research has shown that durability is an essential requirement for superhydrophobicity silicone rubber in outdoor insulation applications [190-192].
7- I strongly recommend implementing strategies aimed at reducing the iThenticate value. By addressing these areas, they can enhance the originality and uniqueness of the manuscript.
Addressing these suggestions will contribute to the overall improvement of the manuscript and elevate its quality for publication.
Thank you for considering my feedback.
Sincerely,
Comments on the Quality of English Language
Dear Editor,
I have thoroughly reviewed the manuscript titled "Hydrophobic and Tribological Properties of Biomimetic Interfaces." Overall, I find the article to be well-structured and informative. The authors have effectively highlighted the significance of bionic interfaces in addressing hydrophobic and tribological challenges, which is an area of growing interest in materials science. The thorough analysis of the literature gives readers a strong basis for comprehending the condition of this field's study at the moment. Nonetheless, I think there are places where the manuscript may be strengthened even more in terms of quality and clarity. I suggest making a few significant changes to address the following issues:
1-Please correct some errors to make it clearer.
For example:
*Original: the role of bionic structures in the wet state in the two-dimensional state is introduced
Recommended: the role of bionic structures in the wet state, including their two-dimensional characteristics, is introduced
* Original: According to relevant research, plants and animals have evolved over hundreds of millions of years and are not only perfectly adapted to nature but are also close to perfection.
Recommended: According to relevant research, plants and animals have evolved over hundreds of millions of years, not only perfectly adapting to nature but also approaching perfection.
* Original: By reproducing the principles of biology, human being has not only found a technical solution, but at the same time the solution is perfectly adapted to the needs of nature.
Recommended: By replicating biological principles, humans have not only discovered technical solutions but also solutions perfectly suited to nature's requirements.
* Original: The surface microstructure of a material is essential to control the surface composition, structure and interfacial properties of the material to reduce friction and extend wear life [35].
Recommended: The surface microstructure of a material is essential for controlling its surface composition, structure, and interfacial properties, thereby reducing friction and extending wear life [35].
* Original: In addition, superlubrication is an important means of addressing frictional wear, where the friction between two surfaces is close to zero [66].
Recommended: Additionally, superlubrication is a crucial method for addressing frictional wear, where the friction between two surfaces approaches zero [66].
* Original: In this chapter, the first subsection systematically investigates the wettability theory; the second subsection experiments on hydrophobic surfaces by preparing bionanostructures; the third subsection explores the wetting mechanism of hydrophobic surfaces in detail, and the last subsection concludes. with a summary of the applications of hydrophobic surfaces.
Recommended: In this section, the first subsection systematically investigates wettability theory. The second subsection conducts experiments on hydrophobic surfaces by preparing bionanostructures. The third subsection explores the wetting mechanism of hydrophobic surfaces in detail, while the last subsection concludes with a summary of the applications of hydrophobic surfaces.
2- Please give more references
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3- Please check all the abbreviations used in the text?
For example:
* Original: Zhang et al. [129] enhanced the interfacial bonding strength with PUA by grafting C-C bonds to the surface of CNTs@SiO2 particles through 3-methylpropylpropyl trimethoxy siloxane (MPS).
WCAs
Fe(NO3)3/hydrofluoric acid(HF)
1D
MWCNT
CNTs
CNTs (HARC)….
4-Could you please provide further details or explanations regarding Equation 1, particularly regarding the variable 𝛼?
5-Could you please elaborate on the conversion mechanism between Cassie-Baxter in clear terms?
* Original: The conversion mechanism between Cassie-Baxter is very important.
6-Please review the text for any grammatical errors or typos:
For example: The Research has shown that durability is an essential requirement for superhydrophobicity silicone rubber in outdoor insulation applications [190-192].
7- I strongly recommend implementing strategies aimed at reducing the iThenticate value. By addressing these areas, they can enhance the originality and uniqueness of the manuscript.
Addressing these suggestions will contribute to the overall improvement of the manuscript and elevate its quality for publication.
Thank you for considering my feedback.
Sincerely,
Author Response
1-Please correct some errors to make it clearer.
For example:
*Original: the role of bionic structures in the wet state in the two-dimensional state is introduced
Recommended: the role of bionic structures in the wet state, including their two-dimensional characteristics, is introduced
*Original: According to relevant research, plants and animals have evolved over hundreds of millions of years and are not only perfectly adapted to nature but are also close to perfection.
Recommended: According to relevant research, plants and animals have evolved over hundreds of millions of years, not only perfectly adapting to nature but also approaching perfection.
*Original: By reproducing the principles of biology, human being has not only found a technical solution, but at the same time the solution is perfectly adapted to the needs of nature.
Recommended: By replicating biological principles, humans have not only discovered technical solutions but also solutions perfectly suited to nature's requirements.
*Original: The surface microstructure of a material is essential to control the surface composition, structure and interfacial properties of the material to reduce friction and extend wear life [35].
Recommended: The surface microstructure of a material is essential for controlling its surface composition, structure, and interfacial properties, thereby reducing friction and extending wear life [35].
*Original: In addition, superlubrication is an important means of addressing frictional wear, where the friction between two surfaces is close to zero [66].
Recommended: Additionally, superlubrication is a crucial method for addressing frictional wear, where the friction between two surfaces approaches zero [66].
*Original: In this chapter, the first subsection systematically investigates the wettability theory; the second subsection experiments on hydrophobic surfaces by preparing bionanostructures; the third subsection explores the wetting mechanism of hydrophobic surfaces in detail, and the last subsection concludes. with a summary of the applications of hydrophobic surfaces.
Recommended: In this section, the first subsection systematically investigates wettability theory. The second subsection conducts experiments on hydrophobic surfaces by preparing bionanostructures. The third subsection explores the wetting mechanism of hydrophobic surfaces in detail, while the last subsection concludes with a summary of the applications of hydrophobic surfaces.
A1: (Please reply to the above comments here).
Thank you for your given excellent comments. We totally agree with your opinion. According to your valuable suggestion, we have corrected the mistakes of relevant sentences in the manuscript. Detail as follows:
In Abstract, as the statement for "the role of two-dimensional bionic structures in the wet state is introduced.".
In Section 1, as the statement for "According to relevant research, plants and animals have evolved over hundreds of mil-lions of years, not only perfectly adapting to nature but also approaching perfection.".
In Section 1, as the statement for "By reproducing the principles of biology, humans have not only discovered technical solutions but also solutions perfectly suited to nature's requirements.".
In Section 1, as the statement for "The surface microstructure of a material is essential for controlling its surface composi-tion, structure, and interfacial properties, thereby reducing friction and extending wear life.".
In Section 1, as the statement for "Additionally, superlubrication is a crucial method for addressing frictional wear, where the friction between two surfaces approaches zero.".
In Section 2, as the statement for "In this section, the first subsection systematically investigates wettability theory. The second subsection conducts experiments on hydrophobic surfaces by preparing bi-onanostructures. The third subsection explores the wetting mechanism of hydrophobic surfaces in detail, while the last subsection concludes with a summary of the applications of hydrophobic surfaces.".
2- Please give more references
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A2: (Please reply to the above comments here).
Thank you for your suggestion. According to your excellent comments, we quoted relevant references in appropriate places, thus improving quality of the article. It ensures the rigor and accuracy of academic content and follows academic norms, which promotes the development of academic research. Details of the cited related literature are as follows:
In Section 2.1, as the statement for "Numerous studies had shown that wettability of solid surface was decided by its surface chemical composition, microscopic as well as macroscopic geometric structure [83]."
In Section 2.1, as the statement for "It can be inferred from Wenzel's equation that, for a material that is inherently hydrophobic ( > 90°), augmenting the surface roughness Rf will make the surface more hydrophobic as the roughness factor Rf is a number greater than 1[96]."
In Section 2.1, as the statement for " The wettability of a rough solid surface in the Cassie wetting state can be described by the following Cassie-Baxter equation, as shown in Equations (12,13) [99]."
[83] Y. Lu, Temperature Dependent Anti-Icing Performance of the Microstructure Surface: Wettability Change and Ice Nucleation, Coatings 13(9) (2023) 1485.
[96] O. Myronyuk, D. Baklan, G.S. Vasilyev, A.M. Rodin, E. Vanagas, Wetting patterns of liquid-repellent femtosecond laser textured aluminum surfaces, Coatings 12(12) (2022) 1852.
[99] A.J.B. Milne, A. Amirfazli, The Cassie equation: How it is meant to be used, Advances in Colloid and Interface Science 170(1) (2012) 48-55.
3- Please check all the abbreviations used in the text?
For example:
*Original: Zhang et al. [129] enhanced the interfacial bonding strength with PUA by grafting C-C bonds to the surface of CNTs@SiO2 particles through 3-methylpropylpropyl trimethoxy siloxane (MPS).
WCAs
Fe(NO3)3/hydrofluoric acid(HF)
1D
MWCNT
CNTs
CNTs (HARC)….
A3: (Please reply to the above comments here).
We would like to express our sincere thanks for your comments. According to your good suggestion, we have updated the abbreviations in the manuscript. The readability and novelty of revised manuscript have been significantly improved. The details of the revision are as follows:
carbon nanotubes (CNTs)
water contact angles (WCAs)
hydrofluoric acid (HF)
nanoflowers (NFs)
silicone oil-infused polydimethylsiloxane (SOIP)
superhydrophobic surfaces (SHS)
graphene film (G film)
zero-dimensional(0D)
one-dimensional(1D)
multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWCNT)
two-dimensional (2D)
high aspect ratio carbon nanotubes (HARC)
fullerene-like hydrogenated carbon (FL-C:H)
Graphiticlike amorphous carbon with short range graphene sheets and MoS2 (GL/MoS2)
graphite-like carbon (GLC)
graphene nanosheets (GNS)
4-Could you please provide further details or explanations regarding Equation 1, particularly regarding the variable ??
A4: (Please reply to the above comments here).
Thank you for your excellent comments. According to your invaluable suggestions, we have revised our manuscript in detail, and readability and novelty of our revised manuscript have been significantly improved. As you said, we have added the details or explanations regarding Equation 1. Detail is as the statement for "Specifically, the reduction in CAH leads to a decrease in the SA [91]. The smaller values of these two parameters indicate that the droplet exhibits en-hanced spreading on the solid surface, thereby facilitating its easy slide off the solid surface under external force. This is of great significance for some application fields, such as self-cleaning surface and droplet motion control.". Furthermore, we also give the specific meaning of the variable ?, that is, the surface inclination angle required to make water droplets slide. If there are still some deficiencies, we hope that you can give us another chance. We are pleased to revise our manuscript in detail and further improve it.
[91] G. Mao-Gang, L. Yuan-Yue, X. Xiao-Liang, A new model for the formation of contact angle and contact angle hysteresis, Chinese Physics B 19(10) (2010) 106801.
5-Could you please elaborate on the conversion mechanism between Cassie-Baxter in clear terms?
* Original: The conversion mechanism between Cassie-Baxter is very important.
A5: (Please reply to the above comments here).
Thanks for your excellent comments. First of all, we found some mistakes caused by clerical errors in the sentence. The transformation mechanism mentioned in this paper should be between Cassie-Wenzel, not Kathy-Baxter. Based on this situation, we corrected this sentence and carefully read the relevant literature on the conversion mechanism between Cassie-Wenzel. Subsequently, we added the relevant description of this mechanism in the article. As the statement for "The conversion mechanism between Cassie-Wenzel is very important. This wetting transition is dominated by the competition between energy barrier and external force [100, 101]. When the energy of the droplet in Cassie mode is greater than that in Wenzel mode, the interface state of the liquid on the superhydrophobic surface changes from being sus-pended on the gas film to directly contacting the surface, thus making the material lose its waterproof function. Therefore, the Cassie-Wenzel conversion should be avoided by adjusting the microstructure parameters.". If there are still some deficiencies, we hope that you can give us another chance.
[100] T.-m. Cai, Z.-h. Jia, H.-n. Yang, G. Wang, Investigation of Cassie-Wenzel wetting transitions on microstructured surfaces, Colloid and Polymer Science 294 (2016) 833-840.
[101] D. Murakami, H. Jinnai, A. Takahara, Wetting transition from the Cassie–Baxter state to the Wenzel state on textured polymer surfaces, Langmuir 30(8) (2014) 2061-2067.
6-Please review the text for any grammatical errors or typos:
For example: The Research has shown that durability is an essential requirement for superhydrophobicity silicone rubber in outdoor insulation applications [190-192].
A6: (Please reply to the above comments here).
Yes, we totally agree with your excellent comments. Your excellent comments have greatly enhanced the quality of this review. Based on your opinion, we have revised the manuscript for grammatical and linguistic issues. The modified sentence is as follows: "The research has demonstrated that durability is a fundamental requirement for achieving superhydrophobicity silicone rubber used in outdoor insulation applications.".
7- I strongly recommend implementing strategies aimed at reducing the iThenticate value. By addressing these areas, they can enhance the originality and uniqueness of the manuscript.
Addressing these suggestions will contribute to the overall improvement of the manuscript and elevate its quality for publication.
A7: (Please reply to the above comments here).
Thank you for your given attention to carefully review our manuscript in your busy schedule. According to your excellent suggestions, we have revised our manuscript in detail, and readability and novelty of our revised manuscript have been significantly improved. If there are still some deficiencies, we hope that you can give us another chance. We are pleased to revise our manuscript in detail and further improve it. We hope to have more opportunities to learn from you.
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Round 2
Reviewer 3 Report
Comments and Suggestions for AuthorsDear Editor,
I am writing to formally recommend the acceptance of the revised manuscript titled " Hydrophobic and tribological properties of biomimetic interfaces" following its revision by the authors in response to the initial review process. The revisions made have significantly improved the quality and clarity of the manuscript, and I believe the study now makes a valuable contribution to the field. Thank you for considering my recommendation. I trust that the publication of this manuscript will enrich the journal and contribute to advancing the scientific discourse in the relevant field.
Best
