Advanced MaterialsVolume 24, Issue 18 p. 2409-2412 Communication Fluoroalkyl Silane Modified Silicone Rubber/Nanoparticle Composite: A Super Durable, Robust Superhydrophobic Fabric Coating Hua Zhou, Hua Zhou Australian Future Fibres Research and Innovation Centre, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC 3217, AustraliaSearch for more papers by this authorHongxia Wang, Hongxia Wang Australian Future Fibres Research and Innovation Centre, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC 3217, AustraliaSearch for more papers by this authorHaitao Niu, Haitao Niu Australian Future Fibres Research and Innovation Centre, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC 3217, AustraliaSearch for more papers by this authorAdrian Gestos, Adrian Gestos Australian Future Fibres Research and Innovation Centre, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC 3217, AustraliaSearch for more papers by this authorXungai Wang, Xungai Wang Australian Future Fibres Research and Innovation Centre, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC 3217, AustraliaSearch for more papers by this authorTong Lin, Corresponding Author Tong Lin [email protected] Australian Future Fibres Research and Innovation Centre, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC 3217, AustraliaAustralian Future Fibres Research and Innovation Centre, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC 3217, Australia.Search for more papers by this author Hua Zhou, Hua Zhou Australian Future Fibres Research and Innovation Centre, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC 3217, AustraliaSearch for more papers by this authorHongxia Wang, Hongxia Wang Australian Future Fibres Research and Innovation Centre, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC 3217, AustraliaSearch for more papers by this authorHaitao Niu, Haitao Niu Australian Future Fibres Research and Innovation Centre, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC 3217, AustraliaSearch for more papers by this authorAdrian Gestos, Adrian Gestos Australian Future Fibres Research and Innovation Centre, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC 3217, AustraliaSearch for more papers by this authorXungai Wang, Xungai Wang Australian Future Fibres Research and Innovation Centre, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC 3217, AustraliaSearch for more papers by this authorTong Lin, Corresponding Author Tong Lin [email protected] Australian Future Fibres Research and Innovation Centre, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC 3217, AustraliaAustralian Future Fibres Research and Innovation Centre, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC 3217, Australia.Search for more papers by this author First published: 10 April 2012 https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.201200184Citations: 520Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Graphical Abstract A superhydrophobic fabric coating made of a crosslinked polydimethylsiloxane elastomer, containing well-dispersed hydrophobic silica nanoparticles and fluorinated alkyl silane, shows remarkable durability against repeated machine washes, severe abrasion, strong acid or base, boiling water or beverages and excellent stain resistance. References 1 A. Nakajima, A. Fujishima, K. Hashimoto, T. Watanabe, Adv. Mater. 1999, 11, 1365– 1368. 2 M. Miwa, A. Nakajima, A. Fujishima, K. Hashimoto, T. Watanabe, Langmuir 2000, 16, 5754– 5760. 3 M. Ma, M. Gupta, Z. Li, L. Zhai, K. K. Gleason, R. E. Cohen, M. F. Rubner, G. C. Rutledge, Adv. Mater. 2007, 19, 255– 259. 4 Q. Pan, M. Wang, H. Wang, Appl. Surf. Sci. 2008, 254, 6002– 6006. 5 C. Wang, T. Yao, J. Wu, C. Ma, Z. Fan, Z. Wang, Y. Cheng, Q. Lin, B. Yang, ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces 2009, 1, 2613– 2617. 6 N. Michael, B. Bharat, J. Phys.: Condensed Matter 2008, 20, 395005. 7 L. Mishchenko, B. Hatton, V. 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