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Superhydrophobic Surfaces Overview by Akshay K S Unni is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This document discusses superhydrophobic surfaces (SHS), which exhibit high water repellency due to low surface energy and nano-scale surface roughness. SHS are found in nature on surfaces like lotus leaves and butterfly wings. The document covers the theory behind SHS, fabrication methods like sol-gel processing and etching, and applications such as self-cleaning, anti-corrosion, and anti-biofouling. SHS show potential for use in coatings, fabrics, and other materials due to their stability and water-repel

Author

Akshay K S Unni

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EN