A review of fabrication techniques for superhydrophobic coatings

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Superhydrophobic coatings achieve water contact angles exceeding 150°, enabling the lotus effect for self-cleaning.
Key techniques like laser ablation and sol-gel deposition have distinct advantages and limitations regarding scalability and cost.
The review emphasizes the importance of low-energy materials and multiscale surface structuring in achieving durable coatings.
Novel strategies, including biomimetic design and self-healing materials, may transform superhydrophobic surface technologies.

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This review evaluates fabrication techniques for superhydrophobic coatings, highlighting durability and environmental resistance.

Yong et al. (2025) studied this question.

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