Background Since the inception of the term “Biomimetics” in 1991, the concept of utilizing
natural solutions or deriving inspiration from nature to address contemporary engineering …

Emergence of antibiotic‐resistance pathogens has caused serious health issues and if the
current trend is to continue, treatment of the infection will become complicated and even …

Nanotechnology and materials science participated in several fields of uses. Science behind
nanotechnology was an integration of disciplines and creativity. This study aimed to develop …

A universal infrastructural issue is wetting of surfaces; millions of dollars are invested
annually for rehabilitation and maintenance of infrastructures including roadways and …

A super-hydrophobic surface at a high temperature (400° C) using the sol-gel method with
tetraethoxysilane (TEOS) and methyltriethoxysilane (MTES) as precursors has been …

Concrete with superhydrophobicity can protect it from being eroded by water and reduce
accumulation of dust. Herein, a green and efficient method was proposed for fabricating …

Superhydrophobic surfaces, ie, surfaces with a water contact angle (WCA)≥ 150°, have
gained much attention as they are multifunctional surfaces with features such as self …

Building materials with hydrophobic surfaces can exhibit increased service life by preventing
moisture absorption or diffusion through their surfaces. For concrete used in construction …

Superhydrophobic coatings have potential applications in fouling resistance, self-cleaning,
waterproofing, and drag reduction. In this work, using a facile brush-painting method for …

Dust pollution has adverse effects on the esthetics and service life of buildings and also
increases maintenance costs. The use of a superhydrophobic surface is a promising …