A Review on Superhydrophobic Polymer Nanocoatings: Recent Development and Applications

In recent years, the worldwide coating industries and scientific communities have introduced superhydrophobic coatings with exceptional water repellency for marine, automotive, and medical applications. Various research works has been devoted to creating a superhydrophobic surface. This review attempts to highlight the recent development and technical breakthrough on superhydrophobic coatings and its potential application in various fields. Moreover, emphasis has also been on providing insight regarding the recent development in superhydrophobic coatings using nanotechnology focusing both on novel preparation strategies and on investigations of their distinctive properties.