Recent advances in superhydrophobic epoxy based nanocomposite coatings and their applications

The ability of the lotus leaf to trap the layer of air under water droplets which causes the droplet to roll off from its surface has inspired researchers to create such surfaces in real life. Incorporating superhydrophobicity to composite materials with the help of nanotechnology created superhydro...

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Published in:Progress in organic coatings 2022-05, Vol.166, p.106819, Article 106819
Main Authors: Aparna, Asok, Sethulekshmi, A.S., Saritha, Appukuttan, Joseph, Kuruvilla
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aerospace industry
Anti-icing
Anticorrosion
Coatings
Corrosion prevention
Droplets
Epoxy
Hydrophobicity
Nanocomposites
Self-cleaning
Superhydrophobicity
Water drops
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Summary:The ability of the lotus leaf to trap the layer of air under water droplets which causes the droplet to roll off from its surface has inspired researchers to create such surfaces in real life. Incorporating superhydrophobicity to composite materials with the help of nanotechnology created superhydrophobic nanocomposite coatings with magnificent properties which can be applied to medical, packaging, automotive and aerospace industries. Among diverse polymeric materials, epoxy motivated extensive research advancement owing to their superior properties and numerous scientific groups reported studies regarding epoxy based superhydrophobic nanocoatings having excellent applications ranging from self-cleaning to anticorrosion. This review tries to expound various fabrication methods and properties concerning superhydrophobic epoxy-based nanocomposite coatings along with a detailed description on the extensive applications furnished by them. [Display omitted] •Leap in superhydrophobic epoxy based nanocomposite coatings and its enchanting applications is the main focus of the review•It provides a clear view of the various methods for the synthesis of superhydrophobic epoxy based nanocomposite coatings•Various properties like mechanical, wetting etc. are discussed in a comprehensive way•Anticorrosion, Anti-icing, Self-cleaning and other applications of coatings and future perspectives are described.
ISSN:0300-9440
1873-331X
DOI:10.1016/j.porgcoat.2022.106819