Polymer Engineering and Science, Vol.60, No.8, 1785-1794, 2020
Facile preparation of robust superhydrophobic surface based on multi-scales nanoparticle
A new superhydrophobic surface based on multi-scales nanoparticle was designed and prepared to enhance the robustness and reproducibility. The influence of multi-scale nanoparticles on the structure and property of the superhydrophobic surface was further investigated. The superhydrophobic surface with optimized composition did not only show high contact angle of 160 degrees-166.3 degrees but also exhibited good durability to the mechanical, chemical, and thermal environments. Furthermore, the superhydrophobic surface was evaluated for application in anticorrosion, anti-icing, and self-cleaning. This study provides a new method to prepare robust superhydrophobic surface based on polymer nanocomposite coating for various potential applications.