METHOD OF RENDERING A HYDROPHILIC SURFACE HYDROPHOBIC

A method of rendering a hydrophilic surface hydrophobic is disclosed. The method comprises exposing the hydrophilic surface to an aqueous solution comprising an La3 salt dissolved therein. The pH of the solution is maintained to at least about 3.5 and can range up to about 8.0. The exposed surface i...

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Zusammenfassung:A method of rendering a hydrophilic surface hydrophobic is disclosed. The method comprises exposing the hydrophilic surface to an aqueous solution comprising an La3 salt dissolved therein. The pH of the solution is maintained to at least about 3.5 and can range up to about 8.0. The exposed surface is then dried.