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ArticleScientific reports2026

Sustainable superhydrophobic coating based on in-situ electrodeposited Ni-Al layered double hydroxide for enhanced corrosion protection of steel.

D M Ragheb, M M Zaki, F M Mahgoub, W A Sadik, M E Mohamed

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D M RaghebMaterials Science Department, Institute of Graduate Studies & Research, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.
M M ZakiMaterials Science Department, Institute of Graduate Studies & Research, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt. maizaki35@gmail.com.
F M MahgoubMaterials Science Department, Institute of Graduate Studies & Research, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.
W A SadikMaterials Science Department, Institute of Graduate Studies & Research, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.
M E MohamedChemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt. elshahatchemist93@gmail.com.

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Abstract

The development of durable superhydrophobic coatings for corrosion protection remains a significant challenge due to the weak mechanical and chemical stability of most synthetic surfaces. This work presents a highly stable, eco-friendly superhydrophobic coating fabricated on steel via a facile two-step process. Ni-Al layered double hydroxide (LDH) with a unique Micro-nano morphology was first grown in-situ by a one-pot electrodeposition method, creating a rough hierarchical structure. This was subsequently functionalized with stearic acid, a green low-surface-energy material, to achieve superhydrophobicity. Systematic optimization of the electrodeposition parameters revealed that a 15-minute deposition at 40 mA yielded the optimum coating, which exhibited a water contact angle of 161° and a sliding angle of 3°. Extensive characterization, including SEM, AFM, XRD, and XPS, confirmed the successful formation and structure of the coating. Electrochemical tests in a solution of 0.5 M NaCl displayed that the optimized coating significantly enhanced the corrosion resistance of steel, achieving a protection efficiency of 96.5%. Crucially, the coating exhibited exceptional durability, maintaining its superhydrophobicity after 1100 mm of linear abrasion and demonstrating remarkable chemical stability against corrosive media across a wide pH range from 1 to 13. This study not only provides a novel method for constructing environmentally stable LDH-based coatings but also highlights their significant potential for real-world anti-corrosion applications in demanding environments.

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Corrosion ProtectionElectrodepositionHierarchical StructureSteelSuperhydrophobic; Layered Double Hydroxide

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PMID41965880
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