A Review of Recent Advances in Superhydrophobic Surfaces and Their Applications in Drag Reduction and Heat Transfer

One-step method using laser for large-scale preparation of bionic superhydrophobic & drag-reducing fish-scale surface

(2021) Yonghua Wang et al.   SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY

One-step electrochemical deposition leading to superhydrophobic matrix for inhibiting abiotic and microbiologically influenced corrosion of Cu in seawater environment

(2021) Bingzhi Li et al.   COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS

Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanomaterials via Sol-Gel Process with Anti-Corrosive Effect for Cu, Al and Zn Metallic Substrates

(2021) Raluca Somoghi et al.   Coatings

A Review of Fabrication Methods, Properties and Applications of Superhydrophobic Metals

(2021) Kosmas Ellinas et al.   Processes

Experimental research on flow boiling characteristics of micro pin-fin arrays with different hydrophobic coatings

(2021) Luwen Qin et al.   INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS IN HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER

Ultrasonic vibration assisted laser (UVAL) treatment of copper for superhydrophobicity

(2021) Menglei Zhao et al.   SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY

Copper-based high-efficiency condensation heat transfer interface consisting of superhydrophobic hierarchical microgroove and nanocone structure

(2021) Shihan Chen et al.   Materials Today Physics

Surface morphological and topographical analysis of multifunctional superhydrophobic sol-gel coatings

(2021) Satish A. Mahadik et al.   CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL

Near-infrared light accurately controllable superhydrophobic surface from water sticking to repelling

(2021) Yanlong Shao et al.   CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL

Moist air condensation heat transfer enhancement via superhydrophobicity

(2021) Yu-Lieh Wu et al.   INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER

Enhancement of vapor condensation heat transfer on the micro- and nano-structured superhydrophobic surfaces

(2021) Xin Wang et al.   INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER

Dropwise condensation heat transfer on nanostructured superhydrophobic surfaces with different inclinations and surface subcoolings

(2021) Xin Wang et al.   INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER

Green manufacturing of extreme wettability contrast surfaces with superhydrophilic and superhydrophobic patterns on aluminum

(2021) Ngoc Giang Tran et al.   JOURNAL OF MATERIALS PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY

Laser textured dimple-patterns to govern the surface wettability of superhydrophobic aluminum plates

(2021) Wei Tong et al.   JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Femtosecond laser direct weaving bioinspired superhydrophobic/hydrophilic micro-pattern for fog harvesting

(2021) Jingzhou Zhang et al.   OPTICS AND LASER TECHNOLOGY

Fabrication of superhydrophobic surface with enhanced corrosion resistance on H62 brass substrate

(2020) Zhiqiang Yu et al.   COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS

The effects of surface topography and non-uniform wettability on fluid flow and interface slip in rough nanochannel

(2020) Shuting Yao et al.   JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS

Fabrication of superhydrophobic nickel-aluminum bronzes using picosecond laser for enhancing anti-corrosion property

(2020) Wei Qian et al.   MATERIALS LETTERS

Fabrication of durable superhydrophobic surfaces using PDMS and beeswax for drag reduction of internal turbulent flow

(2020) Hossein Pakzad et al.   APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE

A simple, rapid and single step method for fabricating superhydrophobic titanium surfaces with improved water bouncing and self cleaning properties

(2020) T.P. Manoj et al.   APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE

Nucleate boiling heat transfer and critical heat flux (CHF) from micro-pit surfaces

(2020) Gangtao Liang et al.   INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER

A visualized study of enhanced steam condensation heat transfer on a honeycomb-like microporous superhydrophobic surface in the presence of a non-condensable gas

(2020) Tian-Yu Zhang et al.   INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER

A review on fundamentals, constraints and fabrication techniques of superhydrophobic coatings

(2020) Amrita Hooda et al.   PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS

Nanosecond laser fabrication of superhydrophobic Ti6Al4V surfaces assisted with different liquids

(2020) Yutong Wang et al.   Colloid and Interface Science Communications

Nonwet Kingfisher Flying in the Rain: The Tumble of Droplets on Moving Oriented Anisotropic Superhydrophobic Substrates

(2020) Yihua Zheng et al.   ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces

Fabrication of superhydrophobic concrete used in marine environment with anti-corrosion and stable mechanical properties

(2020) Lulu Lei et al.   CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS

Active effect of super-hydrophobicity on droplet nucleate boiling

(2020) Lei Zou et al.   INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER

Superhydrophobic surface containing cerium salt and organosilane for corrosion protection of galvanized steel

(2020) Chongchong Li et al.   JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS

Superhydrophobic TC4 alloy surface fabricated by laser micro-scanning to reduce adhesion and drag resistance

(2020) Guoqiang Xin et al.   SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY

Preparation of Hydrophobic Surface on PLA and ABS by Fused Deposition Modeling

(2020) Huadong Yang et al.   Polymers

Quantitative relations between droplet jumping and anti-frosting effect on superhydrophobic surfaces

(2020) Fuqiang Chu et al.   ENERGY AND BUILDINGS

A stearic Acid/CeO2 bilayer coating on AZ31B magnesium alloy with superhydrophobic and self-cleaning properties for corrosion inhibition

(2020) Xiang Liu et al.   JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS

A Study of Droplet-Behavior Transition on Superhydrophobic Surfaces for Efficiency Enhancement of Condensation Heat Transfer

(2020) Jeong-Won Lee et al.   ACS Omega

Ultrafast fiber laser-induced fabrication of superhydrophobic and self-cleaning metal surfaces

(2020) Sharjeel A. Khan et al.   APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE

Enhanced steam condensation heat transfer on a scalable honeycomb-like microporous superhydrophobic surface under various pressures

(2020) Tian-Yu Zhang et al.   APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING

Fabrication of superhydrophobic aluminum surface by droplet etching and chemical modification

(2019) Xin Zhang et al.   COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS

Experimental study of condensation heat transfer on a horizontal aluminum tube with superhydrophobic characteristic

(2019) Dae-Yun Ji et al.   INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER

Solving coupled boundary slip and heat transfer EHL problem under large slide–roll ratio conditions

(2019) Y. Zhao et al.   TRIBOLOGY INTERNATIONAL

Motion of Drops with Different Viscosities on Micro‐Nanotextured Surfaces of Varying Topography and Wetting Properties

(2019) Panagiotis Sarkiris et al.   ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS

Understanding the frosting and defrosting mechanism on the superhydrophobic surfaces with hierarchical structures for enhancing anti-frosting performance

(2019) Yizhou Shen et al.   APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING

Novel fabrication of superamphiphobic molybdenum oxide coatings by chemical deposition

(2019) Bo Wang et al.   MATERIALS LETTERS

Efficient chemical etching procedure for the generation of superhydrophobic surfaces for separation of oil from water

(2019) Tawfik A. Saleh et al.   PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS

Superhydrophobic and breathable SiO2/polyurethane porous membrane for durable water repellent application and oil-water separation

(2019) Haihong Gu et al.   APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE

Preparation of superhydrophobic flexible tubes with water and blood repellency based on template method

(2019) Jiapeng Wang et al.   COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS

Turbulent flow over partially superhydrophobic underwater structures: The case of flow over sphere and step

(2019) Behrad Zeinali et al.   OCEAN ENGINEERING

Single-step formation of superhydrophobic surfaces using photobase-catalyzed sol-gel process

(2019) B. El Fouhaili et al.   PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS

Recent developments in air-trapped superhydrophobic and liquid-infused slippery surfaces for anti-icing application

(2019) Sanjay S. Latthe et al.   PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS

One-step hydrothermal method to fabricate drag reduction superhydrophobic surface on aluminum foil

(2018) Yanjing Tuo et al.   APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE

Mirror-finished superhydrophobic aluminum surfaces modified by anodic alumina nanofibers and self-assembled monolayers

(2018) Daiki Nakajima et al.   APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE

Facile fabrication of superhydrophobic surfaces from austenitic stainless steel (AISI 304) by chemical etching

(2018) Jae-Hun Kim et al.   APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE

Enhanced condensation heat transfer in air-conditioner heat exchanger using superhydrophobic foils

(2018) Shanlin Wang et al.   APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING

Scalable superhydrophobic coating with controllable wettability and investigations of its drag reduction

(2018) Nan Wang et al.   COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS

Turbulent channel flow over riblets with superhydrophobic coating

(2018) Wagih Abu Rowin et al.   EXPERIMENTAL THERMAL AND FLUID SCIENCE

Effect of surface roughness on pool boiling heat transfer of water on hydrophobic surfaces

(2018) Jin S. Kim et al.   INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER

Size dependences of hydraulic resistance and heat transfer of fluid flow in elliptical microchannel heat sinks with boundary slip

(2018) Dalei Jing et al.   INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER

Numerical study of fluid flow and heat transfer phenomenon within microchannels comprising different superhydrophobic structures

(2018) Masoud Kharati-Koopaee et al.   INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THERMAL SCIENCES

Hot water-repellent and mechanically durable superhydrophobic mesh for oil/water separation

(2018) Min Cao et al.   JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE

Origins of Extreme Liquid Repellency on Structured, Flat, and Lubricated Hydrophobic Surfaces

(2018) Dan Daniel et al.   PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS

An alternative fabrication of underoil superhydrophobic or underwater superoleophobic stainless steel meshes for oil-water separation: Originating from one-step vapor deposition of polydimethylsiloxane

(2018) Ni Wen et al.   SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY

Electrospinning superhydrophobic nanofibrous poly(vinylidene fluoride)/stearic acid coatings with excellent corrosion resistance

(2018) Mengke Cui et al.   THIN SOLID FILMS

Science and Engineering of Superhydrophobic Surfaces: Review of Corrosion Resistance, Chemical and Mechanical Stability

(2018) Gh. Barati Darband et al.   Arabian Journal of Chemistry

Rationally 3D-Textured Copper Surfaces for Laplace Pressure Imbalance-Induced Enhancement in Dropwise Condensation

(2018) Chander Shekhar Sharma et al.   ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces

One-step fabrication of superhydrophobic surface on beryllium copper alloys and corrosion protection application

(2018) Han Wang et al.   COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS

Influence of microstructure geometry on pool boiling at superhydrophobic surfaces

(2018) Matthew Searle et al.   INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER

Green and timesaving fabrication of a superhydrophobic surface and its application to anti-icing, self-cleaning and oil-water separation

(2018) Wei Tong et al.   SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY

Self – cleaning superhydrophobic coatings: Potential industrial applications

(2018) Sanjay S. Latthe et al.   PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS

Preparation of a superhydrophobic and superoleophilic polyester textile by chemical vapor deposition of dichlorodimethylsilane for Water–Oil separation

(2018) Faride Zareei Pour et al.   POLYHEDRON

Multifunctional superhydrophobic composite materials with remarkable mechanochemical robustness, stain repellency, oil-water separation and sound-absorption properties

(2018) Zu-Sheng Huang et al.   CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL

Experiments on skin friction reduction induced by superhydrophobicity and Leidenfrost phenomena in a Taylor-Couette cell

(2018) M. Soltani Ayan et al.   INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER

Superhydrophobic Si nanowires for enhanced condensation heat transfer

(2017) Ming-Chang Lu et al.   INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER

How drops start sliding over solid surfaces

(2017) Nan Gao et al.   Nature Physics

Maintenance of air layer and drag reduction on superhydrophobic surface

(2017) Peng Du et al.   OCEAN ENGINEERING

Improved adhesion of superhydrophobic layer on metal surfaces via one step spraying method

(2017) Wael I. El Dessouky et al.   Arabian Journal of Chemistry

Preparation of Robust CuO/TiO2Superamphiphobic Steel Surface through Chemical Deposition and Sol-Gel Methods 

(2016) Bingbing Xia et al.   ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATERIALS

Wetting behavior and drag reduction of superhydrophobic layered double hydroxides films on aluminum

(2016) Haifeng Zhang et al.   APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE

Dropwise condensation heat transfer process optimisation on superhydrophobic surfaces using a multi-disciplinary approach

(2016) Z. Khatir et al.   APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING

Superhydrophobic–superhydrophilic switchable wettability via TiO 2 photoinduction electrochemical deposition on cellulose substrate

(2016) Yunjie Yin et al.   CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL

Combined wet chemical etching and anodic oxidation for obtaining the superhydrophobic meshes with anti-icing performance

(2016) Agatha Ganne et al.   COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS

Drag reduction and heat transfer characteristics of water flow through the tubes with superhydrophobic surfaces

(2016) F.Y. Lv et al.   ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT

Developing hydrophobic and superhydrophobic TiO2 coatings by plasma spraying

(2016) Navid Sharifi et al.   SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY

Synthesis of surface modified SiC superhydrophobic coating on stainless steel surface by thermal plasma evaporation method

(2016) Rakesh K. Sahoo et al.   SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY

Facile fabrication of biomimetic superhydrophobic surface with anti-frosting on stainless steel substrate

(2015) Yan Liu et al.   APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE

A study on the fabrication of superhydrophobic iron surfaces by chemical etching and galvanic replacement methods and their anti-icing properties

(2015) Kunquan Li et al.   APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE

Superhydrophobic aluminum alloy surfaces prepared by chemical etching process and their corrosion resistance properties

(2015) Ying Huang et al.   APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE

Numerical study on drag reduction and heat transfer enhancement in microchannels with superhydrophobic surfaces for electronic cooling

(2015) Yongpan Cheng et al.   APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING

Quasi-superhydrophobic porous silicon surface fabricated by ultrashort pulsed-laser ablation and chemical etching

(2015) Huaihai Pan et al.   CHEMICAL PHYSICS LETTERS

Water slip flow in superhydrophobic microtubes within laminar flow region

(2015) Zhijia Yu et al.   CHINESE JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

A review of the recent advances in superhydrophobic surfaces and the emerging energy-related applications

(2015) P. Zhang et al.   ENERGY

Experimental and theoretical investigations on the flow resistance reduction and slip flow in super-hydrophobic micro tubes

(2015) Ning Guan et al.   EXPERIMENTAL THERMAL AND FLUID SCIENCE

Sol–gel route for the building up of superhydrophobic nanostructured hybrid-coatings on copper surfaces

(2015) Aurora Caldarelli et al.   SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY

Wettability of natural superhydrophobic surfaces

(2014) Hayden K. Webb et al.   ADVANCES IN COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE

Fabrication and characterization of superhydrophobic surfaces on aluminum alloy substrates

(2014) F.Y. Lv et al.   APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE

Flow boiling heat transfer enhancement using carbon nanotube coatings

(2014) C.S. Sujith Kumar et al.   APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING

Analysis of shear rate effects on drag reduction in turbulent channel flow with superhydrophobic wall

(2014) Nowrouz Mohammad NOURI et al.   Journal of Hydrodynamics

Leidenfrost vapour layer moderation of the drag crisis and trajectories of superhydrophobic and hydrophilic spheres falling in water

(2014) Ivan U. Vakarelski et al.   Soft Matter

Robust and Durable Superhydrophobic Cotton Fabrics for Oil/Water Separation

(2013) Xiaoyan Zhou et al.   ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces

Experimental investigation of viscous drag reduction of superhydrophobic nano-coating in laminar and turbulent flows

(2013) Kh. Moaven et al.   EXPERIMENTAL THERMAL AND FLUID SCIENCE

Influence of slip on vortex-induced motion of a superhydrophobic cylinder

(2013) Robert Daniello et al.   JOURNAL OF FLUIDS AND STRUCTURES

Anti-icing Potential of Superhydrophobic Coatings

(2013) Ludmila B. Boinovich et al.   MENDELEEV COMMUNICATIONS

Condensation heat transfer on superhydrophobic surfaces

(2013) Nenad Miljkovic et al.   MRS BULLETIN

Superhydrophobic alumina membrane by steam impingement: Minimum resistance in microfiltration

(2013) N.A. Ahmad et al.   SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY

Study on fabrication of the superhydrophobic sol–gel films based on copper wafer and its anti-corrosive properties

(2012) Youhua Fan et al.   APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE

Boiling heat transfer on superhydrophilic, superhydrophobic, and superbiphilic surfaces

(2012) Amy Rachel Betz et al.   INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER

Microscopic Observations of the Lotus Leaf for Explaining the Outstanding Mechanical Properties

(2012) Youfa Zhang et al.   Journal of Bionic Engineering

Fabrication of microcavity-array superhydrophobic surfaces using an improved template method

(2012) PanPan Peng et al.   JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE

Jumping-Droplet-Enhanced Condensation on Scalable Superhydrophobic Nanostructured Surfaces

(2012) Nenad Miljkovic et al.   NANO LETTERS

Stabilization of Leidenfrost vapour layer by textured superhydrophobic surfaces

(2012) Ivan U. Vakarelski et al.   NATURE

Superhydrophilic and superhydrophobic nanostructured surfaces via plasma treatment

(2011) Juan P. Fernández-Blázquez et al.   JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE

Experimental determination of the efficiency of nanostructuring on non-wetting legs of the water strider

(2010) Gregory S. Watson et al.   Acta Biomaterialia

Numerical investigation on drag reduction with superhydrophobic surfaces by lattice-Boltzmann method

(2010) Jing Cui et al.   COMPUTERS & MATHEMATICS WITH APPLICATIONS