Stable Bionic Superhydrophobic Coating Surface Fabricated by a Conventional Curing Process

Abstract

A bionic superhydrophobic surface with both micrometer and nanometer structure roughness is achieved by a simple and conventional coating–curing process on engineering materials such as stainless steel. The superhydrophobic surfaces (water contact angle of about 165°, see figure) possess very good cohesional strength and high- and low-temperature resistance, which is very important for practical industrial applications of these coatings. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2089/2008/c1229_s.pdf or from the author. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.