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Fluoroalkyl Silane Modified Silicone Rubber/Nanoparticle Composite: A Super Durable, Robust Superhydrophobic Fabric Coating

Year: 2012

Type: article

Abstract: A superhydrophobic fabric coating made of a crosslinked polydimethylsiloxane elastomer, containing well-dispersed hydrophobic silica nanoparticles and fluorinated alkyl silane, shows remarkable durability against repeated machine washes, severe abrasion, strong acid or base, boiling water or beverages and excellent stain resistance.

Source: Advanced Materials

DOI: 10.1002/adma.201200184

Authors: Hua Zhou, Hongxia Wang, Haitao Niu, Adrian Gestos, Xungai Wang, Tong Lin

Institution: Deakin University

Language: English

Topic: Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity

Subfield: Surfaces, Coatings and Films

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: green

Funders: Deakin University, Australian Research Council

OpenAlex ID: W2164176940

FWCI: 26.71

Cites: 18

Cited by: 635

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