The application of superhydrophobic coatings to brass alloy substrates: A review

Brass alloys are well suited for use in a variety of industries; however, they are not corrosion resistant in corrosive environments. There are a number of economic and environmental consequences associated with the corrosion of brass alloys. Since the discovery of superhydrophobic properties in nature, efforts have been made to utilize these properties in the industry. A review of the superhydrophobic coatings on brass alloys reported in the articles is presented here. For a comprehensive view of superhydrophobic properties, a brief discussion is given and different models used to evaluate the superhydrophobic properties of surfaces are examined. Next, a comprehensive look at the preparation of samples for laboratory operations is presented, and finally, the different methods for increasing surface roughness and reducing surface energy are discussed.