Superhydrophobic coatings on concrete and steel: mechanisms, preparation methods, applications, and future perspectives

Key Points

• The review aims to discuss the characteristics and applications of superhydrophobic coatings on concrete and steel surfaces.
• Review of fabrication and preparation methods for superhydrophobic coatings
• Analysis of durability factors relevant to coatings on concrete and steel surfaces
• Exploration of various applications in infrastructure
• Highlights the effectiveness of superhydrophobic coatings in enhancing durability
• Identifies key applications in infrastructure where these coatings can be beneficial
• Discusses future perspectives and developments in superhydrophobic coating technology