Durable, high conductivity, superhydrophobicity bamboo timber surface for nanoimprint stamps

Superhydrophobic bamboo timber was fabricated by magnetron sputtering and nanoimprint stamps. Conductive copper film was deposited on the surface of bamboo timber, followed by transferring lotus leaf structure pattern to the Cu-bamboo timber surface. Modified by stearic acid, the as-prepared surface with lotus leaf structure showed superhydrophobic property with the water contact angle of 152°, and the sliding angle was only 5°. The coating showed excellent mechanical resistance, environmental stability and high conductivity. It was expected that this work could promote the applications of superhydrophobic and conductive bamboo products.