A Review on Fabrication Methods and Research Progress of Superhydrophobic Silicone Rubber Materials

Silicone rubber materials have excellent comprehensive properties and are widely used in outdoor insulation, aerospace, and other fields. Due to its low surface energy and the appearance of biomimetic superhydrophobic materials, silicone rubber has become one of the popular materials in the field of superhydrophobicity. Superhydrophobic silicone rubber materials play an irreplaceable role in a wide range of applications such as long-distance high-voltage power transmission and high-speed rail transportation. In this paper, research on superhydrophobic materials, including typical fabrication methods, is summarized to provide an overview of the up-to-date research state and progress in detail.