(State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China)
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10.7502/j.issn.1674-3962.2013.07.02
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Superhydrophobic surfaces show good performance in selfcleaning and antifouling due to their micro and nano structures. Inspired by the similar structures in nature, such as lotus leaves, water striders，and butterfly wings, the focus of research in superhydrophobic materials is not only to mimic biological structures, but also to generate materials with flexibility in both structural design and material composition. The goal is to develop superhydrophobic materials that are robust and tolerant to high temperature or harsh environment. Such materials have broad applications in national defense, industrial process, agriculture, and health care. This paper will introduce the principle of superhydrophobic material and the synthesis of such materials. Recent research and future application of such materials will also be discussed in the paper.