Fluoroalkyl silane modified silicone rubber/nanoparticle composite: A super durable, robust superhydrophobic fabric coating: A super durable, robust superhydrophobic fabric coating

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

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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.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2409-2412
Number of pages4
JournalAdvanced Materials
Volume24
Issue number18
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 8 May 2012
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • coating
  • durability
  • fabric
  • nanocomposite
  • superhydrophobic

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Materials Science
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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