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

Zhou, Hua; Wang, Hongxia; Niu, Haitao; Gestos, Adrian; Wang, Xungai; Lin, Tong · Adv Mater · 2012

basic_science · Level V

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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.

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