Fuser topcoats comprising superhydrophobic nano-fabric coatings

摘要

The invention discloses fusing subsystems (101). Accordingly, the fusing subsystem (101) comprises a fuser member (110). The fuser member (110) comprises a substrate (102) and a top coat layer (106) comprising a hydrophobic composite (306') disposed over the substrate (102). The hydrophobic composite comprises a plurality of carbon nanotubes (307) dispersed in a hydrophobic polymer (309). The hydrophobic composite has a water contact angle of least about 120°.