A Novel Approach to the Robust Ti6Al4V‐Based Superhydrophobic Surface with Crater‐like Structure

Abstract

In this paper, the authors describe a simple and inexpensive method for fabricating a superhydrophobic surface on Ti6Al4V alloy substrate without any chemical modification by means of constructing an appropriate surface roughness. Most interestingly, we found that the as-prepared surface has good mechanical properties, compared to the other superhydrophobic surfaces disclosed to date. Such a surface might be used as friction-reduction and anti-wear material, as well as a self-cleansing material.