Superhydrophobic Materials: Versatility and Translational Applications

• DOI: 10.1002/admi.202200435
• Publication Date: 2022-09-04T18:55:46Z
• Authors: Haiyang Yong; Zhili Li; Xiaobei Huang; Kaixuan Wang; Ya‐Nan Zhou; Qiuxia Li; Jianjun Shi; Ming Liu; Dezhong Zhou
• Keywords: Lotus effect; Waterproofing; Biofouling

Abstract Inspired by the lotus leaf in nature, superhydrophobic materials have attracted considerable attention both science and industry over past three decades. Apart from most characteristic yet widely used properties such as waterproofing, anti‐fouling, self‐cleaning, also developed exciting new functions drag reduction, corrosion resistance, anti‐icing, anti‐bacteria, anti‐reflection. In this review article, theoretical models describing surfaces are first briefly introduced. Then, common substrates strategies for fabricating presented. After that, application scenarios various fields of daily life systematically presented, transportation, architecture/building protection, oil/water separation, seawater desalination to biomedical device fabrication, biosensing, energy conversion utilization, textile manufacturing. particular, special functional presented representative applications last decade highlighted. Finally, potential challenges translating laboratory practical discussed.