Recent Progress in the Fabrication and Characteristics of Self‐Repairing Superhydrophobic Surfaces

Abstract Superhydrophobic surfaces show promise in a wide variety of potential applications that require self‐cleaning, antifogging, anti‐icing, anticorrosion, and antifouling properties. However, these surfaces often exhibit poor durability against physical or chemical damage, such as deep cut, ultraviolet irradiation, and oxygen plasma treatment. Superhydrophobic surfaces with self‐repairing properties have been recently developed to overcome these durability issues. The recent progress in the fabrication and characteristics of self‐repairing superhydrophobic surfaces, including chemical component, physical structure, and combined repair is summarized. The application of these superhydrophobic surfaces is also described. The critical limitations regarding self‐repairing surfaces are highlighted and perspectives on future development are discussed.