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Fluoroalkyl Silane Modified Silicone Rubber/Nanoparticle Composite: A Super Durable, Robust Superhydrophobic Fabric Coating

  1. Hua Zhou,
  2. Hongxia Wang,
  3. Haitao Niu,
  4. Adrian Gestos,
  5. Xungai Wang,
  6. Tong Lin*

Article first published online: 10 APR 2012

DOI: 10.1002/adma.201200184

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Advanced Materials

Advanced Materials

Volume 24, Issue 18, pages 2409–2412, May 8, 2012

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Zhou, H., Wang, H., Niu, H., Gestos, A., Wang, X. and Lin, T. (2012), Fluoroalkyl Silane Modified Silicone Rubber/Nanoparticle Composite: A Super Durable, Robust Superhydrophobic Fabric Coating. Adv. Mater., 24: 2409–2412. doi: 10.1002/adma.201200184

Author Information

  1. Australian Future Fibres Research and Innovation Centre, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC 3217, Australia

*Australian Future Fibres Research and Innovation Centre, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC 3217, Australia.

Publication History

  1. Issue published online: 2 MAY 2012
  2. Article first published online: 10 APR 2012
  3. Manuscript Received: 13 JAN 2012

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Keywords:

  • coating;
  • durability;
  • fabric;
  • nanocomposite;
  • superhydrophobic
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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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