Recent progress in the fabrication of nanocomposite-derived superhydrophobic coatings for improved concrete lifespan: insights into recent advancements, interfacial chemistry and tribological performance

Sahita Karmakar, Pranav R. T. Peddinti, Young-Nam Kwon and Saikat Sinha Ray

RSC Adv., 2026, 16, 13252
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Fabrication of a superhydrophobic porous electrode with voltage-induced anti-fogging properties

Yaru Ding, Haojie Zhang, Yifan Wang, Jian Li and Yan Zheng

RSC Adv., 2025, 15, 17435
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Electrospun carbon nanodot-doped PVDF nanofibers with enhanced crystallinity, hydrophobicity and UV resistance

Ahmad Hamisu, Shittu Abdullahi, Ahmed Alshahrie and Numan Salah

RSC Adv., 2025, 15, 43392
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Electrospun poly(ε-caprolactone)/silver nanoparticle nanofibrous scaffolds with antibacterial activity for wound-dressing applications

Ali L. Alfalluji, Qasim Shakir Kadhim and Ausama AbedAlkhadum Mahdi

RSC Adv., 2025, 15, 37899
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Enhanced efficiency of superhydrophobic coatings: A comparative analysis between dip and spray techniques using octadecyltrichlorosilane

Darren Yi Sern Low, Kristian Hendrata, Chern Leing Lee, Sivakumar Manickam and Siah Ying Tang

Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, 2025, 172, 106150
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Green Superhydrophobic Surfaces: From Natural Substrates to Sustainable Fabrication Processes

Siyuan Wang, Hengyuan Liu, Gang Liu, Pengfei Song, Jingyi Liu, Zhao Liang, Ding Chen and Guanlin Ren

Materials, 2025, 18, 4270
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Progressive Research on Fabrication and Applications of Hybrid Superhydrophobic Surfaces Based on Polymers Incorporating Core-Shell Nanostructures-A Review

Mugdha Shigrekar and Vaijayanti Amdoskar

Polymer-Plastics Technology and Materials, 2026, 65, 725
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Enhanced anti-corrosion and anti-biofouling properties of superhydrophobic Co/Sn–Ag coating prepared by one-step electrodeposition method

Hao Tan, Huawei Yin, Yongjia Zhong, Zishi Fu, Yangwu Fu, Beiyue Ma and Chuanbo Hu

Applied Surface Science, 2025, 711, 164108
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Design and Application of Superhydrophobic Magnetic Nanomaterials for Efficient Oil–Water Separation: A Critical Review

Rabiga M. Kudaibergenova, Elvira A. Baibazarova, Didara T. Balpanova, Gulnar K. Sugurbekova, Aizhan M. Serikbayeva, Marzhan S. Kalmakhanova, Nazgul S. Murzakasymova, Arman A. Kabdushev and Seitzhan A. Orynbayev

Molecules, 2025, 30, 3313
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A novel strategy for the enhancement of static anti-fouling performance of fouling release coatings based on vanillin-functionalized silica

Shihao Zhang, Bingfeng Deng, Zhipeng Xie, Jianang Sha, Chuyi Zhang, Congshu Huang, Jingjing Wang, Xinyu Ren and Bin Liu

Applied Surface Science, 2026, 715, 164482
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Superhydrophobic and photocatalytic self-cleaning surfaces by atmospheric pressure plasma jet deposited hydroxyapatite, titanium-dioxide silicone-like multilayers

Reinhard Kaindl, Carina Hendler, Tomáš Homola, Július Vida, Maria Belegratis, Jürgen M. Lackner and Wolfgang Waldhauser

Surface and Coatings Technology, 2025, 511, 132265
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Superhydrophobization of hydrophilic silica via solid phase reaction enhances dispersion in deproteinized natural rubber

Dai-Luat Tran, Manh-Thang Tran and Trung-Nghia Phan

Discov. Chem., 2026, 3
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Highly efficient and industrially viable waterborne anti-fingerprint coating on anodized aluminum surfaces for mobile devices

Aeree Kim, Yoonhee Lee, Jinhwan Jeong, Jungwoo Choi, Sungho Cho and Chang-youn Hwang

Results in Engineering, 2026, 29, 108839
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Demonstration of Pattern Size Effects on Hydrophobic Nanocellulose Coatings with Regular Micron-Sized Island-like Geometrical Domains Created by Femtosecond Laser Micromachining

Pieter Samyn, Patrick Cosemans and Olivier Malek

Micromachines, 2025, 16, 289
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Effective Antibacterial Medical Mask Based on the Novel Biosynthesized Copper Nanoparticles (CuNPs)

Shiva Mohammadjani Kumeleh, Ali Hashemi, Mostafa Pouyakian, Mohammad Amin Rashidi, Shahab Falahi, Rezvan Zendehdel and Vikas Sharma

International Journal of Microbiology, 2026, 2026
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Sustainable, Safe, and Effective (Super)Hydrophobic Coatings for Cellulosic Fiber Material via Alkyl Ketene Dimer and Polysaccharide Integration

Petra Jerič, Barbara Golja, Gregor Lavrič, Janvit Teržan, Anja Verbič, Blaž Likozar and Uroš Novak

ACS Sustainable Chem. Eng., 2026, 14, 4329
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Spraying process study of A chitosan formulation containing gallic acid for The preservation of fruits

Matías Alejandro Raspo, María Andrea Caula, Cesar Gerardo Gomez and Alfonsina Ester Andreatta

Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, 2026
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Laser Induced Biomimetic Fish Scale Arrays Composite With Superhydrophobic Nanoscale SiO2 Particles for Drag Reduction

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Biosurface and Biotribology, 2025, 11
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Design and Validation of a Low-Cost Automated Dip-Coater System for Laboratory Applications

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Automation, 2025, 6, 75
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Preparation of CNF synergistic enhanced EP/SiO2 superhydrophobic coating by one-step spraying method: achieving wear resistance and strong adhesion function

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Progress in Organic Coatings, 2025, 209, 109555
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Understanding bio‐based polymers: A study of origins, properties, biodegradation and their impact on health and the environment

Sabina Kolbl Repinc, Blaž Stres, Mirica Karlovits, Igor Karlovits, Petra Jerič, Ondrej Panák, Anja Verbič, Blaž Likozar and Uroš Novak

FEBS Open Bio, 2026, 16, 635
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Multifunctional hydrophobic/superhydrophobic protective coatings for magnesium alloys: A review on material design, protection mechanisms, and engineering applications

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Journal of Magnesium and Alloys, 2025
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Biomass-Based Antifouling Coatings: Mechanisms, Materials, Applications, and Emerging Sustainable Strategies

Yudi Wei, Dominik Maršík, Petter Paulsen Thoresen, Leonidas Matsakas and Yijun Shi

Nano-Micro Lett., 2026, 18
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Theoretical Analysis of Contact Angle and Contact Angle Hysteresis of Wenzel Drops on Superhydrophobic Surfaces

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Nanomaterials, 2024, 14, 1978
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The Quest Towards Superhydrophobic Cellulose and Bacterial Cellulose Membranes and Their Perspective Applications

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Stability and Self‐Cleaning Properties of Superhydrophobic Glass Coated with Halloysite Clay Nanotubes, Titanium Dioxide, and Silver‐Titanium Dioxide Nanocomposite

Daniel Narh, Yushaw D. Alabani, Petrina Okrah, Ibrahim A. Siddiq, Joseph A. Morgan, Sylvester A. Manso, Derrick K. Asaase, Benjamin Agyei‐Tuffour and Emmanuel Nyankson

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Study of Polyhedral Oligomeric Silsesquioxane-Modified Superwetting Transparent Coating for Anti-Fogging, Stain Resistance, Self-Cleaning and Anti-Biological Application

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Coatings, 2025, 15, 936
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Fabrication of Magnetically and Photothermally Functionalized Materials Based on Corn Stalk Pith Framework for Oil–Water Separation

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Polymers, 2026, 18, 860
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Greening the Textile Industry: An In-Depth Review of Eco-Printing Methods and Challenges

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Environmental Claims Journal, 2025, 1
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Multifunctional scalable coated paper sheets for UV shielding and sublimation printing applications

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Tuning wettability in tungsten carbide via WEDM generated surface gradients

Rui Ye, Mengyang Zheng, Yuxuan Zhou, Yujie Zhou, Lixiong Luo, Bei Wang, Kangsen Li and Feng Gong

Applied Surface Science, 2026, 730, 166337
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Shape memory polymer coatings for smart and sustainable systems

Neha Bisht, Jeet Vishwakarma, Shubham Jaiswal, Shivani, Krishan Kumar Patel, Alka Mishra, Avanish Kumar Srivastava, Chetna Dhand and Neeraj Dwivedi

Materials Today Chemistry, 2025, 45, 102607
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Eco-Friendly Fabrication of a Superhydrophobic KH550–Myristic Acid Coating on AZ31 Alloy with Corrosion Resistance and Self-Cleaning Ability

Zainab Sabah Abbas, Nabil Kadhim Taieh, Hassan Abdulrssoul Abdulhadi, Ying li, Hanaa Soliman, Xian Jian, Guangjun Gou, Xiaoli Xie and Xi Liu

Met. Mater. Int., 2026
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