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. 2012 May 8;24(18):2409-12.
doi: 10.1002/adma.201200184. Epub 2012 Apr 10.

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

Hua Zhou  1 , Hongxia Wang, Haitao Niu, Adrian Gestos, Xungai Wang, Tong Lin
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Fluoroalkyl silane modified silicone rubber/nanoparticle composite: a super durable, robust superhydrophobic fabric coating

Hua Zhou et al. Adv Mater. .

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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