Abstract
Superhydrophobic (SH) coatings have great potential to protect metals by reducing the contact area between metals and corrosive media. However, the poor mechanical stability of SH coatings restricts their potential applications. In this study, a nickel underlayer with a multi-hierarchical structure was deposited on the substrate using two-step electroplating in a nickel-plating bath. Finally, the SH coating was obtained by electrodeposition in an octamethyltrisiloxane solution. The morphology, composition, hydrophobicity, and corrosion resistance of SH coating were characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), contact angle measurement, and electrochemical workstation. The prepared coating, with a water contact angle (WCA) of 157.5 ± 0.5° and a sliding angle (SA) of 4.3 ± 0.4°, exhibited excellent hydrophobicity due to the multi-hierarchical rough structure and low surface energy of the coating. The porous structure of the coating allowed its hydrophobic properties to be maintained even after 240 cm of sandpaper abrasion testing. After 20 days of immersion in 3.5 wt% NaCl solution, the coating still exhibited excellent corrosion resistance (icorr ∼ 1.01 × 10−8 A⋅cm−2) and hydrophobic properties (∼ 148.5 ± 0.5°), providing long-lasting protection to the substrate and prolonging its lifespan. This study introduces a strategy for preparing long-term corrosion-resistant SH coating on metallic surfaces.
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