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ReviewAdvanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany)2024

Recent Advances in Superhydrophobic Materials Development for Maritime Applications.

Zhao Qing Tang, Tongfei Tian, Paul J Molino, Alex Skvortsov, Dong Ruan, Jie Ding, Yali Li

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Review in Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany), 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 17 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

17 citing papers in PubMed.

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  12. Stable Air Plastron Prolongs Biofluid Repellency of Submerged Superhydrophobic Surfaces.Langmuir : the ACS journal of surfaces and colloids · 2025
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  17. Recent Advances in Superhydrophobic Materials Development for Maritime Applications.Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany) · 2024
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Zhao Qing TangCentre for Smart Infrastructure and Digital Construction, School of Engineering, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, VIC, 3122, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4713-6787
Tongfei TianSchool of Science, Technology and Engineering, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, QLD, 4556, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8984-9550
Paul J MolinoPlatforms Division, Defence Science and Technology, 506 Lorimer Street, Fishermans Bend, VIC, 3207, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8868-2733
Alex SkvortsovPlatforms Division, Defence Science and Technology, 506 Lorimer Street, Fishermans Bend, VIC, 3207, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8202-7052
Dong RuanDepartment of Mechanical Engineering and Product Design Engineering, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, Melbourne, VIC, 3122, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8463-0568
Jie DingPlatforms Division, Defence Science and Technology, 506 Lorimer Street, Fishermans Bend, VIC, 3207, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5425-555X
Yali LiCentre for Smart Infrastructure and Digital Construction, School of Engineering, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, VIC, 3122, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6764-4749

Funding

Australian Research Council FT200100985Australian Submarine AgencyDARPA HR00112490346
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Underwater superhydrophobic surfaces stand as a promising frontier in materials science, holding immense potential for applications in underwater infrastructure, vehicles, pipelines, robots, and sensors. Despite this potential, widespread commercial adoption of these surfaces faces limitations, primarily rooted in challenges related to material durability and the stability of the air plastron during prolonged submersion. Factors such as pressure, flow, and temperature further complicate the operational viability of underwater superhydrophobic technology. This comprehensive review navigates the evolving landscape of underwater superhydrophobic technology, providing a deep dive into the introduction, advancements, and innovations in design, fabrication, and testing techniques. Recent breakthroughs in nanotechnology, magnetic-responsive coatings, additive manufacturing, and machine learning are highlighted, showcasing the diverse avenues of progress. Notable research endeavors concentrate on enhancing the longevity of plastrons, the fundamental element governing superhydrophobic behavior. The review explores the multifaceted applications of superhydrophobic coatings in the underwater environment, encompassing areas such as drag reduction, anti-biofouling, and corrosion resistance. A critical examination of commercial offerings in the superhydrophobic coating landscape offers a current perspective on available solutions. In conclusion, the review provides valuable insights and forward-looking recommendations to propel the field of underwater superhydrophobicity toward new dimensions of innovation and practical utility.

Indexed as

air‐layeranti‐corrosionbio‐inspiredbiomimeticrobustnesssuperhydrophobicity, submersible

Identifiers

PMID38403472
PMCPMC11040384

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