Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) is one of the most promising elastomers due its remarkable
proprieties such as good thermal stability, biocompatibility, corrosion resistance, flexibility …

Inspired by the lotus leaf effect, non-wetting artificial superhydrophobic surfaces
demonstrate an enormous potential in numerous fields. However, limited by poor stability …

So far, scientists have successfully mimicked superhydrophobicity based on careful
observation and study of such surfaces found in nature. The key outcome is the fact that …

Mechanically durable superhydrophobic coatings have enormous application potential in
almost all aspects of our daily lives. In this study, we present a practical strategy for one-step …

Biomass resource utilization promotes low-carbon technology advancement, and combining
it with the superhydrophobic materials for ice-phobic coatings on wind turbine blades is …

Inspired by the superhydrophobicity of the waxy layer on lotus leaves, researchers are in
constant pursuit in fabricating advanced wax-based superhydrophobic surfaces. This article …

The stability of wood materials in harsh environments requires a durable superhydrophobic
(SH) coating. In this paper, a sustainable SH coating, suitable for interior and exterior …

The broad application potential of superhydrophobic coatings is limited by the usage of
environment-threatening materials and poor durability. The nature-inspired design and …

Superhydrophobic starch-based films were prepared using poly (dimethylsiloxane)(PDMS)
and ball-milled montmorillonite (MMT) coating. The hydrophilic and moisture-sensitive …

As a biodegradable and low-cost natural polymer, starch nanoparticles (SNPs) could be
used as a substitute for nondegradable inorganic nanoparticles in many advanced …