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; …

Superhydrophobic surfaces are smart surfaces with high water contact angles and low
surface energy. When water droplets rest on superhydrophobic surfaces, they often stay at …

Nature has endowed many of its living systems with functional structures with highly tuned
wettability. Inspired by nature, scientists began to mimic these natural templates and as a …

The accumulation of ice will reduce the performance of the base material and lead to all
kinds of damage, even a threat to people's life safety. Recent increasing studies suggest that …

Superhydrophobic conductive materials have gained more attention due to their broad
applications in oil–water separation, electromagnetic shielding, and wearable heaters. With …

Self-cleaning surfaces are nature-inspired and based on the surface processes occurring on
butterfly wings and lotus leaves. Owing to their unique characteristics, they are usable in a …

To meet the requirements of hydrophobicity, durability, and anti-icing properties for aircraft
coatings, a hydrophobic modified epoxy matrix was incorporated with micro-nano …

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 …

Fabricating controllable superhydrophobic surfaces remains challenging in various fields
ranging from chemical industries to biomedical engineering. Conventional methods …

Ice on the pavement severely hindered the traffic capacity and driving safety. The traditional
anti-icing approaches, such as chemical salt and mechanical device, negatively influence …