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Advanced MaterialsVolume 23, Issue 26 p. 2962-2965 Communication Transparent, Thermally Stable and Mechanically Robust Superhydrophobic Surfaces Made from Porous Silica Capsules Xu Deng, Xu Deng Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Ackermannweg 10, D-55128, Mainz, GermanySearch for more papers by this authorLena Mammen, Lena Mammen Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Ackermannweg 10, D-55128, Mainz, GermanySearch for more papers by this authorYanfei Zhao, Yanfei Zhao Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Ackermannweg 10, D-55128, Mainz, GermanySearch for more papers by this authorPhilipp Lellig, Philipp Lellig Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Ackermannweg 10, D-55128, Mainz, GermanySearch for more papers by this authorKlaus Müllen, Klaus Müllen Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Ackermannweg 10, D-55128, Mainz, GermanySearch for more papers by this authorChen Li, Chen Li Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Ackermannweg 10, D-55128, Mainz, GermanySearch for more papers by this authorHans-Jürgen Butt, Hans-Jürgen Butt Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Ackermannweg 10, D-55128, Mainz, GermanySearch for more papers by this authorDoris Vollmer, Corresponding Author Doris Vollmer vollmerd@mpip-mainz.mpg.de Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Ackermannweg 10, D-55128, Mainz, GermanyMax Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Ackermannweg 10, D-55128, Mainz, Germany.Search for more papers by this author Xu Deng, Xu Deng Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Ackermannweg 10, D-55128, Mainz, GermanySearch for more papers by this authorLena Mammen, Lena Mammen Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Ackermannweg 10, D-55128, Mainz, GermanySearch for more papers by this authorYanfei Zhao, Yanfei Zhao Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Ackermannweg 10, D-55128, Mainz, GermanySearch for more papers by this authorPhilipp Lellig, Philipp Lellig Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Ackermannweg 10, D-55128, Mainz, GermanySearch for more papers by this authorKlaus Müllen, Klaus Müllen Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Ackermannweg 10, D-55128, Mainz, GermanySearch for more papers by this authorChen Li, Chen Li Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Ackermannweg 10, D-55128, Mainz, GermanySearch for more papers by this authorHans-Jürgen Butt, Hans-Jürgen Butt Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Ackermannweg 10, D-55128, Mainz, GermanySearch for more papers by this authorDoris Vollmer, Corresponding Author Doris Vollmer vollmerd@mpip-mainz.mpg.de Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Ackermannweg 10, D-55128, Mainz, GermanyMax Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Ackermannweg 10, D-55128, Mainz, Germany.Search for more papers by this author First published: 03 May 2011 https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.201100410Citations: 412Read 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 Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Abstract Robust transparent superhydrophobic coatings are advantage for convenient and cost-effective maintenance of a variety of surfaces. Until today most coatings suffer from poor mechanical stability. Based on porous silica capsules we developed an easy to apply method to overcome these limitations. The coating is not only mechanically robust but also highly transparent as demonstrated by applying it to organic solar cells, keeping its high-performance unaltered. Citing Literature Supporting Information Detailed facts of importance to specialist readers are published as ”Supporting Information”. Such documents are peer-reviewed, but not copy-edited or typeset. They are made available as submitted by the authors. Filename Description adma_201100410_sm_Movie01.wmv1.1 MB Movie01 adma_201100410_sm_Movie02.wmv1.1 MB Movie02 adma_201100410_sm_Movie03.wmv9.5 MB Movie03 adma_201100410_sm_suppl.pdf291.2 KB suppl Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article. Volume23, Issue26July 12, 2011Pages 2962-2965 RelatedInformation