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¹A.N. Frumkin Institute of Physical Chemistry and Electrochemistry, Leninsky prospect 31 bld. 4, 119071 Moscow, Russia. boinovich@mail.ru

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Researchers developed a durable superhydrophobic stainless steel surface. This robust coating withstands mechanical stress and environmental factors, maintaining its water-repellent properties through repeated icing and deicing cycles.

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Surface Engineering
Tribology

Background:

Superhydrophobic surfaces offer unique properties but often lack durability.
Mechanical stresses from icing/deicing and environmental exposure degrade surface performance.
Developing robust superhydrophobic coatings is crucial for various applications.

Purpose of the Study:

To engineer a stainless steel surface with long-lasting superhydrophobicity.
To enhance the durability of superhydrophobic properties against mechanical and environmental challenges.
To create a coating resistant to cyclic icing/deicing and aqueous media.

Main Methods:

Surface modification of stainless steel.
Creation of a multimodal roughness texture.
Application of a 2D fluorooxysilane polymer network.
Testing superhydrophobicity after 100 icing/deicing cycles.

Main Results:

Achieved superhydrophobic state with contact angles > 155°.
Demonstrated robust performance after 100 icing/deicing cycles.
Coating exhibited a maximum rolling angle of 42° post-treatment.

Conclusions:

The designed surface modification provides durable superhydrophobicity.
The combination of multimodal texture and polymer network ensures stability.
The coating shows significant potential for applications requiring resistance to icing and wear.