Recent Advances in Fabrication of Durable, Transparent, and Superhydrophobic Surfaces
Transparent superhydrophobic coatings have been extensively investigated due to their ability to provide self-cleaning properties for outdoor applications. However, the widespread implementation of these coatings on a large scale is impeded by the challenges of poor durability and complex fabricatio...
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| description | Transparent superhydrophobic coatings have been extensively investigated due to their ability to provide self-cleaning properties for outdoor applications. However, the widespread implementation of these coatings on a large scale is impeded by the challenges of poor durability and complex fabrication procedures. In this review, the fundamentals and theories governing the mutually exclusive properties of superhydrophobicity, optical transparency, and susceptibility to wear are introduced, followed by a discussion of representative examples of advanced surface design and processing optimizations. Also, robust evaluation protocols for assessing mechanical and chemical stabilities are briefed and potential research directions are presented. This review can offer the research community a better understanding of durable and transparent superhydrophobic surfaces, thereby facilitating their development for real-world applications. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-29f2d789bd404cd3a667d82b1718cf582023-11-19T02:27:57ZengMDPI AGNanomaterials2079-49912023-08-011316235910.3390/nano13162359Recent Advances in Fabrication of Durable, Transparent, and Superhydrophobic SurfacesWenxin Luo0Mingjie Li1School of Integrated Circuits, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, ChinaSchool of Integrated Circuits, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, ChinaTransparent superhydrophobic coatings have been extensively investigated due to their ability to provide self-cleaning properties for outdoor applications. However, the widespread implementation of these coatings on a large scale is impeded by the challenges of poor durability and complex fabrication procedures. In this review, the fundamentals and theories governing the mutually exclusive properties of superhydrophobicity, optical transparency, and susceptibility to wear are introduced, followed by a discussion of representative examples of advanced surface design and processing optimizations. Also, robust evaluation protocols for assessing mechanical and chemical stabilities are briefed and potential research directions are presented. This review can offer the research community a better understanding of durable and transparent superhydrophobic surfaces, thereby facilitating their development for real-world applications.https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/13/16/2359transparentsuperhydrophobicroughnesssurfacesdurability |
| spellingShingle | Wenxin Luo Mingjie Li Recent Advances in Fabrication of Durable, Transparent, and Superhydrophobic Surfaces Nanomaterials transparent superhydrophobic roughness surfaces durability |
| title | Recent Advances in Fabrication of Durable, Transparent, and Superhydrophobic Surfaces |
| title_full | Recent Advances in Fabrication of Durable, Transparent, and Superhydrophobic Surfaces |
| title_fullStr | Recent Advances in Fabrication of Durable, Transparent, and Superhydrophobic Surfaces |
| title_full_unstemmed | Recent Advances in Fabrication of Durable, Transparent, and Superhydrophobic Surfaces |
| title_short | Recent Advances in Fabrication of Durable, Transparent, and Superhydrophobic Surfaces |
| title_sort | recent advances in fabrication of durable transparent and superhydrophobic surfaces |
| topic | transparent superhydrophobic roughness surfaces durability |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/13/16/2359 |
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