Self-cleaning concept has achieved significant attention because of their distinct features
and inclusive range of probable applications in various fields. Inspired from the lotus effect; …

With the recent progress in nanotechnology and material engineering, nano-based coatings
have become multifunctional, smarter, efficient, versatile and durable. Superhydrophobic …

Superhydrophobicity is a remarkable evolutionary adaption manifested by several natural
surfaces. Artificial superhydrophobic coatings with good mechanical robustness, substrate …

Inspired by the superhydrophobic lotus surface in nature, special wettability has attracted a
lot of interest and attention in both academia and industry. In this review, theoretical models …

Smart textiles that sense, interact, and adapt to environmental stimuli have provided exciting
new opportunities for a variety of applications. However, current advances have largely …

At present, nanotechnology is a priority in research in several nations due to its massive
capability and financial impact. However, due to the uncertainties and abnormalities in …

Superhydrophobic materials have been the subject of extensive research over the last
decade. The extreme water repellence of superhydrophobic surfaces derived from a highly …

The commercial availability of inorganic/organic precursors for sol-gel formulations is very
high and increases day by day. In textile applications, the precursor-synthesized sol-gels …

Superhydrophobic surfaces, such as lotus leaves, have attracted significant attention
because of their excellent performance and potential application value. However, the micro …

The development of fabrication techniques for superhydrophobic coatings is rapidly
maturing, yet the problem of low mechanical durability still persists. To address this problem …