Silver-perfluorodecanethiolate complexes having superhydrophobic, antifouling, antibacterial properties

Silver-perfluorodecanethiolate complexes having superhydrophobic, antifouling, antibacterial properties were prepared and their surface properties were systematically studied. [Display omitted] ► It is the first report about silver-perfluorodecanethiolate complexes (AgSF). ► We verifying the interesting characters of these materials using various techniques. ► AgSF having hierarchical micro-/nano-sized wire-shaped structure were obtained. ► AgSF shows excellent superhydrophobic and antifouling properties. ► Ag-nanoparticles were generated via UV, and exhibited antibacterial properties. Silver-perfluorodecanethiolate complexes having superhydrophobic, antifouling, antibacterial properties were prepared by a reaction of silver nitrate with perfluorodecanethiol. When the silver nitrate to perfluorodecanethiol molar ratio was 1/2, silver-perfluorodecanethiolate complexes having hierarchical micro-/nano-sized wire shapes were obtained, and they showed superhydrophobic and antifouling properties. After UV irradiation, silver nanoparticles were generated on the wires and exhibited antibacterial properties.