Introduction for Biomimetic Superhydrophobic Materials

Learning from Nature, tremendous progress in biomimetic superhydrophobic architecture engineering has been achieved using a range of methods. This chapter mentions the fabrication methods of certain superhydrophobic materials, and introduces the amazing applications of biomimetic superhydrophobic materials. It focuses on the main relative aspects that cover novel fields such as water harvesting, self-cleaning, corrosion resistance, photochromic superhydrophobicity, robust superhydrophobicity, conductive and transparent superhydrophobicity, anti-fingerprint superhydrophobicity, and the anti-icing ability of superhydrophobicity. Many superhydrophobic surfaces have poor durability due to the fragility of the microscopic roughness features; thus, it is imperative to improve the durability of superhydrophobic surfaces for practical applications. Studies on bioinspired conductive and transparent superhydrophobic surfaces are widely reported, which are not only of interest in understanding the fundamental principles involved but also for their promising practical applications in micro- and nanomaterials and some specific devices.