Publications
Selected publications
- Evaluating the resilience of superhydrophobic materials using the slip-length concept (Journal article - 2018)
- On-Demand Surface- and Tip-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy Using Dielectrophoretic Trapping and Nanopore Sensing (Journal article - 2016)
- Robust self-cleaning surfaces that function when exposed to either air or oil (Journal article - 2015)
- Advanced analysis of nanoparticle composites - a means toward increasing the efficiency of functional materials (Journal article - 2015)
- Relationship between surface hydrophobicity and water bounces - a dynamic method for accessing surface hydrophobicity (Journal article - 2013)
2023
Polymer-dominant drag reduction in turbulent channel flow over a superhydrophobic surface
Zhang, L., Garcia-Gonzalez, R. I., Crick, C. R., Ng, H. C. -H., & Poole, R. J. (2023). Polymer-dominant drag reduction in turbulent channel flow over a superhydrophobic surface. Physics of Fluids, 35(12). doi:10.1063/5.0176377
Synthesis and characterization of TiO<sub>2</sub>-carbon filter materials for water decontamination by adsorption-degradation processes.
Diniz, V., Crick, C. R., & Rath, S. (2023). Synthesis and characterization of TiO<sub>2</sub>-carbon filter materials for water decontamination by adsorption-degradation processes.. Journal of environmental management, 346, 118979. doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.118979
Investigating bio-based solvents as a sustainable alternative in the formulation and fabrication of superhydrophobic surfaces
Garcia-Gonzalez, R. I., & Crick, C. R. (2023). Investigating bio-based solvents as a sustainable alternative in the formulation and fabrication of superhydrophobic surfaces. AIP Advances, 13(10). doi:10.1063/5.0170177
<i>In situ</i> monitor of superhydrophobic surface degradation to predict its drag reduction in turbulent flow
Zhang, L., Crick, C. R., & Poole, R. J. (2023). <i>In situ</i> monitor of superhydrophobic surface degradation to predict its drag reduction in turbulent flow. Applied Physics Letters, 123(6). doi:10.1063/5.0160007
Engineering Biofouling Resistant Materials Through the Systematic Adaptation of Surface Morphology
Sadler, E., Stephen, A. S., Allaker, R. P., & Crick, C. R. (2023). Engineering Biofouling Resistant Materials Through the Systematic Adaptation of Surface Morphology. Advanced Materials Interfaces, 10(12). doi:10.1002/admi.202202532
2022
Robust and durable liquid-repellent surfaces.
Chen, F., Wang, Y., Tian, Y., Zhang, D., Song, J., Crick, C. R., . . . Lu, Y. (2022). Robust and durable liquid-repellent surfaces.. Chemical Society reviews, 51(20), 8476-8583. doi:10.1039/d0cs01033b
Surface Tension and Viscosity Dependence of Slip Length over Irregularly Structured Superhydrophobic Surfaces
Zhang, L., Mehanna, Y. A., Crick, C. R., & Poole, R. J. (2022). Surface Tension and Viscosity Dependence of Slip Length over Irregularly Structured Superhydrophobic Surfaces. LANGMUIR. doi:10.1021/acs.langmuir.2c01323
Study on the Influence of Polymer/Particle Properties on the Resilience of Superhydrophobic Coatings
Mehanna, Y. A., & Crick, C. R. (2022). Study on the Influence of Polymer/Particle Properties on the Resilience of Superhydrophobic Coatings. ACS OMEGA, 7(21), 18052-18062. doi:10.1021/acsomega.2c01547
Investigating the viability of sulfur polymers for the fabrication of photoactive, antimicrobial, water repellent coatings
Upton, R. L., Dop, R. A., Sadler, E., Lunt, A. M., Neill, D. R., Hasell, T., & Crick, C. R. (2022). Investigating the viability of sulfur polymers for the fabrication of photoactive, antimicrobial, water repellent coatings. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY B. doi:10.1039/d2tb00319h
2021
Image analysis methodology for a quantitative evaluation of coating abrasion resistance
Mehanna, Y. A., & Crick, C. R. (2021). Image analysis methodology for a quantitative evaluation of coating abrasion resistance. APPLIED MATERIALS TODAY, 25. doi:10.1016/j.apmt.2021.101203
Carbon Nanofiber/SiO<sub>2</sub> Nanoparticle/HDPE Composites as Physically Resilient and Submersible Water-Repellent Coatings on HDPE Substrates
Upton, R. L., Fedosyuk, A., Edel, J. B., & Crick, C. R. (2021). Carbon Nanofiber/SiO<sub>2</sub> Nanoparticle/HDPE Composites as Physically Resilient and Submersible Water-Repellent Coatings on HDPE Substrates. ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS, 4(10), 10090-10102. doi:10.1021/acsanm.1c01498
Suction or gravity-fed oil-water separation using PDMS-coated glass filters
Sadler, E., & Crick, C. R. (2021). Suction or gravity-fed oil-water separation using PDMS-coated glass filters. SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGIES, 29. doi:10.1016/j.susmat.2021.e00321
The challenges, achievements and applications of submersible superhydrophobic materials
Mehanna, Y. A., Sadler, E., Upton, R. L., Kempchinsky, A. G., Lu, Y., & Crick, C. R. (2021). The challenges, achievements and applications of submersible superhydrophobic materials. CHEMICAL SOCIETY REVIEWS, 50(11), 6569-6612. doi:10.1039/d0cs01056a
2020
Heat-Treated Micronized Polyethylene Powder for Efficient Oil/Water Separating Filters
Mehanna, Y. A., & Crick, C. R. (2020). Heat-Treated Micronized Polyethylene Powder for Efficient Oil/Water Separating Filters. MATERIALS, 13(14). doi:10.3390/ma13143160
Pigmented self-cleaning coatings with enhanced UV resilience via the limitation of photocatalytic activity and its effects
Upton, R. L., & Crick, C. R. (2020). Pigmented self-cleaning coatings with enhanced UV resilience via the limitation of photocatalytic activity and its effects. Molecular Systems Design & Engineering, 5(4), 876-881. doi:10.1039/d0me00013b
A general formulation approach for the fabrication of water repellent materials: how composition can impact resilience and functionality
Upton, R. L., Davies-Manifold, Z., Marcello, M., Arnold, K., & Crick, C. R. (2020). A general formulation approach for the fabrication of water repellent materials: how composition can impact resilience and functionality. MOLECULAR SYSTEMS DESIGN & ENGINEERING, 5(2), 477-483. doi:10.1039/c9me00144a
2019
Highly rough surface coatings <i>via</i> the ambient temperature deposition of thermosetting polymers
Mehanna, Y. A., Upton, R. L., & Crick, C. R. (2019). Highly rough surface coatings <i>via</i> the ambient temperature deposition of thermosetting polymers. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A, 7(13), 7333-7337. doi:10.1039/c9ta01379b
2018
Evaluating the resilience of superhydrophobic materials using the slip-length concept
Xu, H., Crick, C. R., & Poole, R. (2018). Evaluating the resilience of superhydrophobic materials using the slip-length concept. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 6, 4458-4465. doi:10.1039/C7TA10510J
Covalently Attached Antimicrobial Surfaces Using BODIPY: Improving Efficiency and Effectiveness
Peveler, W. J., Noimark, S., Al-Azawi, H., Hwang, G. B., Crick, C. R., Allan, E., . . . Parkin, I. P. (2018). Covalently Attached Antimicrobial Surfaces Using BODIPY: Improving Efficiency and Effectiveness. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES, 10(1), 98-104. doi:10.1021/acsami.7b13273
2017
Low-noise Plasmonic Nanopore Biosensors for Single Molecule Detection at Elevated Temperatures
Crick, C. R., Albella, P., Kim, H. -J., Ivanov, A. P., Kim, K. -B., Maier, S. A., & Edel, J. B. (2017). Low-Noise Plasmonic Nanopore Biosensors for Single Molecule Detection at Elevated Temperatures. ACS PHOTONICS, 4(11), 2835-2842. doi:10.1021/acsphotonics.7b00825
Engineering functional polymer coatings through the modification of morphology and surface chemistry
Crick, C. (2017). Engineering functional polymer coatings through the modification of morphology and surface chemistry. In ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY Vol. 254. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
2016
Low Noise Nanopore Platforms Optimised for the Synchronised Optical and Electrical Detection of Biomolecules
Pitchford, W. H., Crick, C. R., Kim, H. -J., Ivanov, A. P., Kim, H. -M., Yu, J. -S., . . . Edel, J. B. (2016). Low Noise Nanopore Platforms Optimised for the Synchronised Optical and Electrical Detection of Biomolecules. In Nanofluidics (pp. 270-300). The Royal Society of Chemistry. doi:10.1039/9781849735230-00270
Copper-based water repellent and antibacterial coatings by aerosol assisted chemical vapour deposition
Ozkan, E., Crick, C. C., Taylor, A., Allan, E., & Parkin, I. P. (2016). Copper-based water repellent and antibacterial coatings by aerosol assisted chemical vapour deposition. CHEMICAL SCIENCE, 7(8), 5126-5131. doi:10.1039/c6sc01150k
Advanced Compositional Analysis of Nanoparticle-polymer Composites Using Direct Fluorescence Imaging
Crick, C. R., Noimark, S., Peveler, W. J., Bear, J. C., Ivanov, A. P., Edel, J. B., & Parkin, I. P. (2016). Advanced Compositional Analysis of Nanoparticle-polymer Composites Using Direct Fluorescence Imaging. JOVE-JOURNAL OF VISUALIZED EXPERIMENTS, (113). doi:10.3791/54178
On-Demand Surface- and Tip-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy Using Dielectrophoretic Trapping and Nanopore Sensing
Freedman, K. J., Crick, C. R., Albella, P., Barik, A., Ivanov, A. P., Maier, S. A., . . . Edel, J. B. (2016). On-Demand Surface- and Tip-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy Using Dielectrophoretic Trapping and Nanopore Sensing. ACS PHOTONICS, 3(6), 1036-1044. doi:10.1021/acsphotonics.6b00119
Ambipolar Transport in Solution-Synthesized Graphene Nanoribbons
Gao, J., Uribe-Romo, F. J., Saathoff, J. D., Arslan, H., Crick, C. R., Hein, S. J., . . . Loo, Y. -L. (2016). Ambipolar Transport in Solution-Synthesized Graphene Nanoribbons. ACS NANO, 10(04), 4847-4856. doi:10.1021/acsnano.6b00643
Self-Assembled Spherical Supercluster Metamaterials from Nanoscale Building Blocks
Turek, V. A., Francescato, Y., Cadinu, P., Crick, C. R., Elliott, L., Chen, Y., . . . Edel, J. B. (2016). Self-Assembled Spherical Supercluster Metamaterials from Nanoscale Building Blocks. ACS PHOTONICS, 3(1), 35-42. doi:10.1021/acsphotonics.5b00408
2015
Fabrication of optimized oil-water separation devices through the targeted treatment of silica meshes
Crick, C. R., Ozkan, F. T., & Parkin, I. P. (2015). Fabrication of optimized oil-water separation devices through the targeted treatment of silica meshes. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF ADVANCED MATERIALS, 16(5). doi:10.1088/1468-6996/16/5/055006
Selectively Sized Graphene-Based Nanopores for in Situ Single Molecule Sensing
Crick, C. R., Sze, J. Y. Y., Rosillo-Lopez, M., Salzmann, C. G., & Edel, J. B. (2015). Selectively Sized Graphene-Based Nanopores for in Situ Single Molecule Sensing. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES, 7(32), 18188-18194. doi:10.1021/acsami.5b06212
Robust self-cleaning surfaces that function when exposed to either air or oil
Lu, Y., Sathasivam, S., Song, J., Crick, C. R., Carmalt, C. J., & Parkin, I. P. (2015). Robust self-cleaning surfaces that function when exposed to either air or oil. Science, 347(6226), 1132-1135. doi:10.1126/science.aaa0946
A physicochemical investigation of ionic liquid mixtures
Clough, M. T., Crick, C. R., Grasvik, J., Hunt, P. A., Niedermeyer, H., Welton, T., & Whitaker, O. P. (2015). A physicochemical investigation of ionic liquid mixtures. CHEMICAL SCIENCE, 6(2), 1101-1114. doi:10.1039/c4sc02931c
Precise Attoliter Temperature Control of Nanopore Sensors Using a Nanoplasmonic Bullseye
Crick, C. R., Albella, P., Ng, B., Ivanov, A. P., Roschuk, T., Cecchini, M. P., . . . Edel, J. B. (2015). Precise Attoliter Temperature Control of Nanopore Sensors Using a Nanoplasmonic Bullseye. NANO LETTERS, 15(1), 553-559. doi:10.1021/nl504536j
Advanced analysis of nanoparticle composites - a means toward increasing the efficiency of functional materials
Crick, C. R., Noimark, S., Peveler, W. J., Bear, J. C., Ivanov, A. P., Edel, J. B., & Parkin, I. P. (2015). Advanced analysis of nanoparticle composites - a means toward increasing the efficiency of functional materials. RSC ADVANCES, 5(66), 53789-53795. doi:10.1039/c5ra08788k
2014
Superhydrophobic silica wool-a facile route to separating oil and hydrophobic solvents from water
Crick, C. R., Bhachu, D. S., & Parkin, I. P. (2014). Superhydrophobic silica wool-a facile route to separating oil and hydrophobic solvents from water. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF ADVANCED MATERIALS, 15(6). doi:10.1088/1468-6996/15/6/065003
2013
Superhydrophobic Surfaces as an On-Chip Microfluidic Toolkit for Total Droplet Control
Draper, M. C., Crick, C. R., Orlickaite, V., Turek, V. A., Parkin, I. P., & Edel, J. B. (2013). Superhydrophobic Surfaces as an On-Chip Microfluidic Toolkit for Total Droplet Control. ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY, 85(11), 5405-5410. doi:10.1021/ac303786s
Superhydrophobic polymer-coated copper-mesh; membranes for highly efficient oil-water separation
Crick, C. R., Gibbins, J. A., & Parkin, I. P. (2013). Superhydrophobic polymer-coated copper-mesh; membranes for highly efficient oil-water separation. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A, 1(19), 5943-5948. doi:10.1039/c3ta10636e
A general method for the incorporation of nanoparticles into superhydrophobic films by aerosol assisted chemical vapour deposition
Crick, C. R., Bear, J. C., Southern, P., & Parkin, I. P. (2013). A general method for the incorporation of nanoparticles into superhydrophobic films by aerosol assisted chemical vapour deposition. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A, 1(13), 4336-4344. doi:10.1039/c3ta01629c
Relationship between surface hydrophobicity and water bounces - a dynamic method for accessing surface hydrophobicity
Crick, C. R., & Parkin, I. P. (2013). Relationship between surface hydrophobicity and water bounces - a dynamic method for accessing surface hydrophobicity. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A, 1(3), 799-804. doi:10.1039/c2ta00880g
2012
Superhydrophobic Photocatalytic Surfaces through Direct Incorporation of Titania Nanoparticles into a Polymer Matrix by Aerosol Assisted Chemical Vapor Deposition
Crick, C. R., Bear, J. C., Kafizas, A., & Parkin, I. P. (2012). Superhydrophobic Photocatalytic Surfaces through Direct Incorporation of Titania Nanoparticles into a Polymer Matrix by Aerosol Assisted Chemical Vapor Deposition. ADVANCED MATERIALS, 24(26), 3505-3508. doi:10.1002/adma.201201239
2011
Water droplet bouncing-a definition for superhydrophobic surfaces
Crick, C. R., & Parkin, I. P. (2011). Water droplet bouncing-a definition for superhydrophobic surfaces. CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS, 47(44), 12059-12061. doi:10.1039/c1cc14749h
CVD of copper and copper oxide thin films <i>via</i> the <i>in situ</i> reduction of copper (II) nitrate-a route to conformal superhydrophobic coatings
Crick, C. R., & Parkin, I. P. (2011). CVD of copper and copper oxide thin films <i>via</i> the <i>in situ</i> reduction of copper (II) nitrate-a route to conformal superhydrophobic coatings. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY, 21(38), 14712-14716. doi:10.1039/c1jm11955a
Aerosol Assisted Depositions of Polymers Using an Atomiser Delivery System
Crick, C. R., Clausen-Thue, V., & Parkin, I. P. (2011). Aerosol Assisted Depositions of Polymers Using an Atomiser Delivery System. JOURNAL OF NANOSCIENCE AND NANOTECHNOLOGY, 11(9), 8358-8362. doi:10.1166/jnn.2011.5056
Superhydrophobic silica films on glass formed by hydrolysis of an acidic aerosol of tetraethylorthosilicate
Crick, C. R., & Parkin, I. P. (2011). Superhydrophobic silica films on glass formed by hydrolysis of an acidic aerosol of tetraethylorthosilicate. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY, 21(25), 9362-9366. doi:10.1039/c1jm10825e
An investigation into bacterial attachment to an elastomeric superhydrophobic surface prepared <i>via</i> aerosol assisted deposition
Crick, C. R., Ismail, S., Pratten, J., & Parkin, I. P. (2011). An investigation into bacterial attachment to an elastomeric superhydrophobic surface prepared <i>via</i> aerosol assisted deposition. THIN SOLID FILMS, 519(11), 3722-3727. doi:10.1016/j.tsf.2011.01.282
Aerosol assisted deposition of melamine-formaldehyde resin: Hydrophobic thin films from a hydrophilic material
Crick, C. R., & Parkin, I. P. (2011). Aerosol assisted deposition of melamine-formaldehyde resin: Hydrophobic thin films from a hydrophilic material. THIN SOLID FILMS, 519(7), 2181-2186. doi:10.1016/j.tsf.2010.10.062
2010
The combinatorial atmospheric pressure chemical vapour deposition (cAPCVD) of a gradating substitutional/interstitial N-doped anatase TiO<sub>2</sub> thin-film; UVA and visible light photocatalytic activities
Kafizas, A., Crick, C., & Parkin, I. P. (2010). The combinatorial atmospheric pressure chemical vapour deposition (cAPCVD) of a gradating substitutional/interstitial N-doped anatase TiO<sub>2</sub> thin-film; UVA and visible light photocatalytic activities. JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY A-CHEMISTRY, 216(2-3), 156-166. doi:10.1016/j.jphotochem.2010.06.034
Superhydrophobic polymer films via aerosol assisted deposition - Taking a leaf out of nature's book
Crick, C. R., & Parkin, I. P. (2010). Superhydrophobic polymer films via aerosol assisted deposition - Taking a leaf out of nature's book. THIN SOLID FILMS, 518(15), 4328-4335. doi:10.1016/j.tsf.2010.02.040
Preparation and Characterisation of Super-Hydrophobic Surfaces
Crick, C. R., & Parkin, I. P. (2010). Preparation and Characterisation of Super-Hydrophobic Surfaces. CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL, 16(12), 3568-3588. doi:10.1002/chem.200903335
2009
A single step route to superhydrophobic surfaces through aerosol assisted deposition of rough polymer surfaces: duplicating the lotus effect
Crick, C. R., & Parkin, I. P. (2009). A single step route to superhydrophobic surfaces through aerosol assisted deposition of rough polymer surfaces: duplicating the lotus effect. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY, 19(8), 1074-1076. doi:10.1039/b820102c