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Recent Advances in Superhydrophobic Materials Development for Maritime Applications
Advanced Science, Vol.11(16), pp.1-30
2024
PMID: 38403472
Abstract
Underwater superhydrophobic surfaces stand as a promising frontier in materials science, holding immense potential for applications in underwater infrastructure, vehicles, pipelines, robots, and sensors. Despite this potential, widespread commercial adoption of these surfaces faces limitations, primarily rooted in challenges related to material durability and the stability of the air plastron during prolonged submersion. Factors such as pressure, flow, and temperature further complicate the operational viability of underwater superhydrophobic technology. This comprehensive review navigates the evolving landscape of underwater superhydrophobic technology, providing a deep dive into the introduction, advancements, and innovations in design, fabrication, and testing techniques. Recent breakthroughs in nanotechnology, magnetic-responsive coatings, additive manufacturing, and machine learning are highlighted, showcasing the diverse avenues of progress. Notable research endeavors concentrate on enhancing the longevity of plastrons, the fundamental element governing superhydrophobic behavior. The review explores the multifaceted applications of superhydrophobic coatings in the underwater environment, encompassing areas such as drag reduction, anti-biofouling, and corrosion resistance. A critical examination of commercial offerings in the superhydrophobic coating landscape offers a current perspective on available solutions. In conclusion, the review provides valuable insights and forward-looking recommendations to propel the field of underwater superhydrophobicity toward new dimensions of innovation and practical utility.
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- Title
- Recent Advances in Superhydrophobic Materials Development for Maritime Applications
- Authors
- Zhao Qing Tang - Swinburne University of TechnologyTongfei Tian - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Science, Technology and EngineeringPaul J. Molino - Defence Science and Technology GroupAlex Skvortsov - Defence Science and Technology GroupDong Ruan - Swinburne University of TechnologyJie Ding (Corresponding Author) - Defence Science and Technology GroupYali Li (Corresponding Author) - Swinburne University of Technology
- Publication details
- Advanced Science, Vol.11(16), pp.1-30
- Publisher
- Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA
- Date published
- 2024
- DOI
- 10.1002/advs.202308152
- ISSN
- 2198-3844
- PMID
- 38403472
- Copyright note
- ©2024 The Authors. Advanced Science published by Wiley-VCH GmbH. This is an open access article under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
- Grant note
- This study was partially supported by the Australian Submarine Agency and DARPA (contract HR00112490346).
- Organisation Unit
- School of Science, Technology and Engineering
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 991008896202621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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