Reduction Of Surface Energy Research Articles

Study of the synthetic silica functionalization effect on wettability of oxidized polypropylene film by plasma discharge

AbstractThis work describes the effect of functionalized silica, treated with organosilane (γ‐methacryloxypropyltrimethoxysilane), on the wettability loss of polypropylene (PP) film when exposed to surface oxidization treatment by atmospheric air plasma. The observed wettability loss results from the spontaneous process within the polymer matrix, which reduces surface energy, causing oxidized polymer molecules to move toward the bulk of the film. The effect of silica's functionalization on the initial wettability of oxidized PP film and its loss on storage time is measured by contact angle. Elemental analysis of the modified silica, employing acid catalytic processes, reveals the highest functionalization yield. Silicon nuclear magnetic resonance shows that the post‐condensation process negatively affects structures formed by the organosilane, eliminating three‐dimensional bonds and reverting it to its original and hydrolyzed state. The solvent extraction process and elemental analysis confirm that the concentration of organosilane in the chemically bonded layer, which was around 9 wt%, is not influenced by the post‐condensation treatment. Notably, silica functionalized with the highest concentration of organosilane has significantly improved initial wettability when oxidative treatment occurs within a shorter residence time (30 s), which achieved a contact angle of 53.8° against 59.1° for the film with untreated silica. However, the wettability loss rate of the materials remains unaffected by the presence of functionalized silica.

Heat-resistant super-dispersed oxide strengthened aluminium alloys.

Oxided-dispersion-strengthened (ODS) alloys are promising high-strength materials used in extreme environments such as high-temperature and radiation tolerance applications. Until now, ODS alloys have been developed for reducible metals by chemical processing methods, but there are no commercially available ODS alloys for unreducible metals, namely, Al, Mg, Ti, Zr and so on, owing to the challenge of uniformly dispersing oxide particles in these alloys by traditional techniques. Here we present a strategy to achieve ODS Al alloys containing highly dispersive 5 nm MgO nanoparticles by powder metallurgy, using nanoparticles that have in situ-grown graphene-like coatings and hence largely reduced surface energy. Notably, the densely dispersed MgO nanoparticles, which have a fully coherent relationship with an Al matrix, show effective suppression of interfacial vacancy diffusion, thus leading to unprecedented strength (~200 MPa) and creep resistance at temperatures as high as 500 °C. Our processing approach should enable the dispersion of ultrafine nanoparticles in a wide range of alloys for high-temperature-related applications.

Stress-Alteration Enhancement of the Reactivity of Aluminum Nanoparticles in the Catalytic Decomposition of exo-Tetrahydrodicyclopentadiene (JP-10).

High-energy-density aluminum nanoparticles (AlNPs) upon thermal annealing followed by superquenching result in elevated stress levels in the metallic core and reduced surface energy at the core-shell interface. Isomer-selective vacuum ultraviolet-based photoionization mass spectrometry coupled to a high-temperature chemical microreactor reveals that these stress-altered AlNPs (SA-AlNPs) exhibit distinctive temperature-dependent reactivities toward catalytic decomposition of the hydrocarbon jet fuel exo-tetrahydrodicyclopentadiene (JP-10, C10H16) compared to untreated AlNPs (UN-AlNPs). SA-AlNPs show a delayed initiation of the decomposition for JP-10 by 200 K relative to the UN-AlNPs; however, the full decomposition is achieved at a 100 K lower temperature. Furthermore, there are fewer oxygenated products that are generated from the alumina surface-induced heterogeneous oxidation process and a larger fraction of closed- and open-shell hydrocarbons. Chemical insight bridging the reactivity order of SA-AlNPs at low and high temperatures, simultaneously, is obtained via a detailed examination of the product branching ratios obtained in this study.

Simultaneous Reduction of Bulk and Contact Thermal Resistance in High‐Loading Thermal Interface Materials Using Self‐Assembled Monolayers

AbstractThermal interface materials (TIMs) play a pivotal role in the transfer of heat from high‐temperature sources, such as CPUs, to heat sinks in power electronics. The effectiveness of grease‐type TIMs is determined by their effective thermal impedance (REFF), which hinges on optimizing both the specific bulk (RB) and contact (RC) thermal resistances. Achieving concurrent optimization of these resistances poses a significant challenge, especially in high filler loading TIMs, typically above 76 vol%. This research leverages interface engineering through Self‐Assembled Monolayers (SAMs) to address this challenge. A substantial decrease in REFF is realized to 0.169 K cm2 W−1, a tenfold enhancement compared to non‐SAM treated TIMs, which exhibit REFF values of 2.265 K cm2 W−1. This leap in performance is primarily ascribed to the reduced surface energy of SAM treated Al2O3, leading to lower particle‐to‐particle Van der Waals forces, thereby improving particle dispersion and strengthening interfacial bonds. Furthermore, longer carbon chains in SAMs result in increased RB, yet a decrease in RC, due to the chains' capacity for enhanced energy absorption and molecular entanglement. The investigation underscores the significance of shorter‐chain SAMs in fine‐tuning thermal resistance, highlighting the crucial role of molecular architecture in the design of advanced TIMs.

Experimental and theoretical study of hierarchical NiCo-TiO2 nanocomposite superhydrophobic surface for improving corrosion resistance

The superhydrophobicity of surfaces is a critical characteristic to prevent the corrosion problem, as a significant challenge under corrosive environments. In the present study, the nickel-cobalt (NC) alloy micro-nano hierarchical structure, along with the insertion of TiO2 nanoparticles (NCT) prepared by the economical and facile electrodeposition and myristic acid (MA) fatty acid physically adsorbed on the surface of NCT to reduce surface energy. The stability improvement of the prepared micro-nano scale composite due to the presence of TiO2 nanoparticles preserves the superhydrophobic feature created by the hierarchical structure and the fatty acid placed on the surface. The surface morphology and roughness, and the crystal structure of electrochemical deposited films were investigated using FE-SEM, AFM and XRD techniques, respectively. Also, mechanical and chemical stability, wetting behavior, and anti-corrosion properties were evaluated. The contact angle of 153° for the optimized Christmas tree-like nanocomposite (MA/NCT-2) implies the superhydrophobic property of the prepared coating. The excellent stability of MA/NCT-2 under corrosive different conditions, along with its supreme corrosion resistance confirm the potential of MA/NCT-2 for corrosion protection. Moreover, molecular dynamic (MD) simulations were performed in this first trial to determine wettability, intrinsic propagation mechanism, and structural evolution of water nanodroplets on copper (Cu) substrate and various coatings. The pristine substrate and NCT coating electrodeposited on the surface of Cu (NCT@Cu) were used to model the composite surfaces coated with MA. The last part concerned the study of the contact of this protective material with those surfaces and its possible improved performance as a superhydrophobic coating.

Anisotropic Fluorinated‐Elastomer‐Blended Micro‐Dominoes for Wearable Triboelectric Nanogenerators

AbstractTriboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) have emerged as promising portable and sustainable energy sources in daily life, harvesting energy from human motion, water, and wind. However, they still face limitations in aspects such as contact area, deformability, wettability, and manufacturing method. Here, a wearable TENG incorporating an anisotropic domino structure based on a fluorinated elastomer blend is presented. Because of its thin, elongated structure with broad sides, the TENG achieves substantially larger contact areas and high bendability. Introducing a fluorinated elastomer into the polydimethylsiloxane matrix via a simple blending process not only enhances the triboelectric performance but also reduces surface energy and improves the stretchability of elastomers. The anisotropic arrangement of dominoes, in synergy with the fluorinated elastomer, mimics the surface physicochemical properties of natural rice leaves, resulting in anisotropic superhydrophobic wetting behavior with a self‐cleaning effect and controlled directional water flow for efficient water energy harvesting. Therefore, the TENG functions as an energy‐harvesting leaf that captures energy from wind and water droplets, as well as a wearable energy‐harvesting wristband that generates power from human motions such as touching, shaking, and hand washing.

Effects of particle size and modifier amount on hydrophobicity of as-synthesized and modified nano-silica spheres

Superhydrophobic coatings possess dust-proof and self-cleaning characteristics. Reducing surface energy and improving nanoscale roughness is considered to be crucial for the development and design of superhydrophobic coatings as they can result in significant reduction in the adhesion between solid surfaces and water droplets. In this work, silica spheres were synthesized and hydrophobically modified using the Stober process. Surface morphology and particle size as well as grafting modification effect, grafting quality, hydrophobic properties, and chemical hydrophobic modification mechanism of synthesized silica spheres were analyzed. Results show that the size of synthesized particles is significantly correlated with the concentration of ammonia catalyst, and their hydrophobic properties are significantly correlated with the amount of dichlorodimethylsilane (DCDMS) modifier. Superhydrophobic behavior is obtained for modified silica sphere (MSS) samples with particle sizes of 850, 400, 320, and 120 nm by varying the molar ratio (MR) of DCDMS to silica spheres (MR = 4, 8, and 16). The optimal amount of modifier is closely related to the size of spheres with fixed mass of silica spheres. In addition, large MSS arrays can provide rougher surfaces and thus trap more air within the voids, which resulting in stable hydrophobic properties. This work can provide guidance for the design of superhydrophobic coatings.

Kinetics Controlled Perovskite Crystallization for High Performance Solar Cells.

The power conversion efficiencies (PCEs) of perovskite solar cells have recently developed rapidly compared to crystalline silicon solar cells. To have an effective way to control the crystallization of perovskite thin films is the key for achieving good device performance. However, a paradox in perovskite crystallization is from the mismatch between nucleation and Oswald ripening. Usually, the large numbers of nucleation sites tend to weak Oswald ripening. Here, we proposed a new mechanism to promote the formation of nucleation sites by reducing surface energy from 44.9 mN/m to 36.1 mN/m, to spontaneously accelerate the later Oswald ripening process by improving the grain solubility through the elastic modulus regulation. The ripening rate is increased from 2.37 Åm ⋅ s-1 to 4.61 Åm ⋅ s-1 during annealing. Finally, the solar cells derived from the optimized films showed significantly improved PCE from 23.14 % to 25.32 %. The long-term stability tests show excellent thermal stability (the optimized device without encapsulation maintaining 82 % of its initial PCE after 800 h aging at 85 °C) and an improved light stability under illumination. This work provides a new method, the elastic modulus regulation, to enhance the ripening process.

Kinetics Controlled Perovskite Crystallization for High Performance Solar Cells

AbstractThe power conversion efficiencies (PCEs) of perovskite solar cells have recently developed rapidly compared to crystalline silicon solar cells. To have an effective way to control the crystallization of perovskite thin films is the key for achieving good device performance. However, a paradox in perovskite crystallization is from the mismatch between nucleation and Oswald ripening. Usually, the large numbers of nucleation sites tend to weak Oswald ripening. Here, we proposed a new mechanism to promote the formation of nucleation sites by reducing surface energy from 44.9 mN/m to 36.1 mN/m, to spontaneously accelerate the later Oswald ripening process by improving the grain solubility through the elastic modulus regulation. The ripening rate is increased from 2.37 Åm ⋅ s−1 to 4.61 Åm ⋅ s−1 during annealing. Finally, the solar cells derived from the optimized films showed significantly improved PCE from 23.14 % to 25.32 %. The long‐term stability tests show excellent thermal stability (the optimized device without encapsulation maintaining 82 % of its initial PCE after 800 h aging at 85 °C) and an improved light stability under illumination. This work provides a new method, the elastic modulus regulation, to enhance the ripening process.

Reversion of ACP Nanoparticles into Prenucleation Clusters via Surfactant for Promoting Biomimetic Mineralization: A Physicochemical Understanding of Biosurfactant Role in Biomineralization Process.

Amphiphilic biomolecules are abundant in mineralization front of biological hard tissues, which play a vital role in osteogenesis and dental hard tissue formation. Amphiphilic biomolecules function as biosurfactants, however, their biosurfactant role in biomineralization process has never been investigated. This study, for the first time, demonstrates that aggregated amorphous calcium phosphate (ACP) nanoparticles can be reversed into dispersed ultrasmall prenucleation clusters (PNCs) via breakdown and dispersion of the ACP nanoparticles by a surfactant. The reduced surface energy of ACP@TPGS and the electrostatic interaction between calcium ions and the pair electrons on oxygen atoms of C-O-C of D-α-tocopheryl polyethylene glycol succinate (TPGS) provide driving force for breakdown and dispersion of ACP nanoparticles into ultrasmall PNCs which promote in vitro and in vivo biomimetic mineralization. The ACP@TPGS possesses excellent biocompatibility without any irritations to oral mucosa and dental pulp. This study not only introduces surfactant into biomimetic mineralization field, but also excites attention to the neglected biosurfactant role during biomineralization process.

Superhydrophobicity on AISI 304 stainless steel through surface sensitization process and etching

In this research, the surface sensitization process of austenitic stainless steel (304) was used to create the superhydrophobicity through a facile etching method with a significantly lower etching time. In order to utilize the surface sensitization process for the purpose of forming island-like chromium carbide on surface, oxyacetylene flame heat-treatment was performed at 650 °C for one min. After HF etching at ambient temperature, treatment in nitric acid, and the reduction of surface energy by stearic acid modification, a water contact angle (WCA) of 167°, water sliding angle (WSA) of 3°, and water contact angle hysteresis (WCAH) of 7° have been achieved. The sensitization process makes the sample susceptible to intergranular corrosion and uniform micro- and nano-sized pores entirely cover the surface after boiling in nitric acid. This phenomenon is the main reason for creating the hierarchical microstructure on the surface of stainless steel in a shorter time.

Coalescence behavior of size-selected gold and tantalum nanoclusters under electron beam irradiation: insights into nano-welding mechanisms.

The emerging technique of nano-welding (NW) via precisely regulating the fusion of nanoclusters (NCs) in nanotechnology has attracted significant attention for its innovative approach. Employing the gas-phase condensation cluster source with a lateral time-of-flight (TOF) mass-selector, size-selected gold (Au), and tantalum (Ta) NCs were prepared. This study explores the coalescence behavior of size-selected Au and Ta NCs under electron beam irradiation, aiming to investigate the related mechanism governing the welding process. Intrinsically driven by the reduction of excess surface energy, electron beam induces atomic thermal migration, fostering sintering neck growth at cluster interfaces. During this process, atomic diffusion and recrystallization enable NCs to alter shape while retaining stable facet planes. Aberration-corrected scanning transmission electron microscopy (AC-STEM) showcases the formation of single or polycrystalline sintered clusters, during which some lattice distortions can be eliminated. Interestingly, oxidized Ta clusters experience knock-on damage caused by elastic scattering of electron beams, partially deoxidizing them. Additionally, electron-phonon inelastic scattering transforms oxidized Ta clusters from amorphous to crystalline structures. Moreover, the quantum size effect and surface effect of NCs facilitate the surpassing of miscibility limits during Au-Ta heterogeneous welding processes. This investigation bridges the gap between fundamental research on cluster materials and their practical applications.

A rapid one-step electrodeposition method for fabrication of the superhydrophobic nickel/cobalt alloy surfaces with excellent robustness and durability features

The artificial superhydrophobic surfaces were successfully assembled on various substrates by adjusting surface roughness and reducing surface energy. In this work, a series of superhydrophobic Ni/Co alloy (SNCA) surfaces with hierarchical micro/nano rough structures were prepared on brass substrates by a facile one-step electrodeposition method. Based on these surfaces, the influences of manufacturing parameters and their structure on the wettability of SNCA were well discussed. The results confirmed that SNCAt under the synergy of multi-optimal parameters (m, i, t) displays a more ordered cone-flower structure, showing excellent superhydrophobicity (WCA = 167.9°, WSA = 3.2°), and the massive pollutants spread on its surface can be easily taken away by the rolling water droplets within 40 s. It is reassuring to know that SNCAt surface still retains good superhydrophobicity after undergoing blade scraping, tape stripping, sandpaper cyclic wear, heat treatment and chemical corrosion, which shows long-term durability. The corrosion protection capability of the as-fabricated SNCA was also evaluated by electrochemical corrosion techniques. The results show that SNCA has outstanding corrosion inhibition performance in simulated seawater solution, and especially the protection efficiency of SNCAt can reach above 98 %. In conclusion, the existence of superhydrophobic surface can be regarded as a barrier, and the perfect interface of gas-liquid can effectively inhibit the permeation of corrosive ions. Therefore, the superhydrophobic surface with robustness and durability will be a promising alternative technique for corrosion protection.

Structural transformation of Cu-coated multi-walled carbon nanotubes subjected to high-energy laser irradiation

The Cu coating on carbon nanotubes (CNTs) with low infrared laser absorptivity was applied to provide a protective layer against the structural damage caused by laser irradiation in this paper. The effect of Cu coating on the structural evolution of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) under a ring-shaped high-energy laser beam was studied. As the laser power increases, the morphology of 35 wt.% Cu-coated MWCNTs (35Cu-CNTs) samples transforms from discrete fine powder particles to caking structure with a roughened surface. A 45 wt.% Cu coating effectively provides structural protection for MWCNTs against laser-induced damage at a laser power of 600 W. During laser irradiation, the Cu coating melts, detaches from the surface of MWCNTs, and subsequently solidifies into a mixture of nearly spherical particles. Without the protection of Cu coating, the MWCNTs bundles are fragmented into nanoscale segments in varying sizes. These segments undergo a transformation into amorphous carbon particles as a result of the rapid heating and cooling process induced by the high-energy laser irradiation. The thermal impact of the high-energy laser beam plays a crucial role in determining the structural transformation of MWCNTs. The coalescence and spheroidization of amorphous carbon particles can be induced by the reduction of surface energy.

INFLUENCE OF DOPING WITH CARBON AND NITROGEN ON THE PHOTOACTIVITY OF TiO2 THIN FILMS OBTAINED WITH MePIIID

Titanium dioxide is well known as a photoactive material activated under ultraviolet irradiation. It is either employed as a photocatalyst or it exhibits superhydrophilic behavior after obtaining reduced surface energy under illumination used for self-cleaning or anti-fogging surfaces. For increasing the reactivity of thin films under solar illumination, a reduced band gap is desired. Doping with transition metals or nitrogen has been reported in the literature. However, the incorporation of nitrogen into a growing film is a much more complex process that is presently not completely understood. TiO2 thin layers were produced by metal plasma immersion ion implantation and deposition at room temperature at a pulse voltage of 0–5 kV and a duty cycle of 9 % for an apparently amorphous layer. An auxiliary rf plasma source was employed to increase the growth rate at low gas flow ratios. By adjusting the geometry between the incident ion beam, sputter target and substrate independently of the primary ion energy and species, a controlled deposition of samples was possible. Conventional ion implantation was employed to implant either carbon or nitrogen ions below the surface for bandgap engineering. The resulting thin films were subsequently investigated for optical properties, stoichiometry, structural properties, surface topography and photoactivity.

Grain‐growth Inhibitor with Three‐section‐sintering for Highly Dispersed Single‐crystal NCM90 Cubes

AbstractSingle crystallization of LiNixCoyMn1‐x‐yO2(NCM) is currently an effective strategy to improve the cycling life of NCM cathode, owing to the reduced surface area and enhanced mechanical strength, but the application of single crystal NCM(SC‐NCM) is being hindered by severe particle agglomeration and poor C‐rate performance. Here, a strategy of three‐section‐sintering(TSS) with the presence of grain‐growth inhibitor was proposed, in which, the TSS includes three sections of phase‐formation, grain‐growth and phase‐preservation. While, the addition of MoO3 inhibits the grain growth and restrains the particle agglomeration. With the help of TSS and 1 mol % of MoO3, highly dispersed surface Mo‐doped SC‐NCM(MSC‐NCM) cubes are obtained with the average diameter of 1.3 μm. Benefiting from the surface Mo‐doping and the reduced surface energy, the Li+‐migration preferred (1 0 4) crystalline facet is exposed as the dominant plane in MSC‐NCM cubes, because of which, C‐rate performance is significantly improved compared with the regular SC‐NCM. Furthermore, this preparation strategy is compatible well with the current industrial production line, providing an easy way for the large‐scale production of SC‐NCM.

Grain-growth Inhibitor with Three-section-sintering for Highly Dispersed Single-crystal NCM90 Cubes.

Single crystallization of LiNix Coy Mn1-x-y O2 (NCM) is currently an effective strategy to improve the cycling life of NCM cathode, owing to the reduced surface area and enhanced mechanical strength, but the application of single crystal NCM(SC-NCM) is being hindered by severe particle agglomeration and poor C-rate performance. Here, a strategy of three-section-sintering(TSS) with the presence of grain-growth inhibitor was proposed, in which, the TSS includes three sections of phase-formation, grain-growth and phase-preservation. While, the addition of MoO3 inhibits the grain growth and restrains the particle agglomeration. With the help of TSS and 1 mol % of MoO3 , highly dispersed surface Mo-doped SC-NCM(MSC-NCM) cubes are obtained with the average diameter of 1.3 μm. Benefiting from the surface Mo-doping and the reduced surface energy, the Li+ -migration preferred (1 0 4) crystalline facet is exposed as the dominant plane in MSC-NCM cubes, because of which, C-rate performance is significantly improved compared with the regular SC-NCM. Furthermore, this preparation strategy is compatible well with the current industrial production line, providing an easy way for the large-scale production of SC-NCM.

Direct Current Sputtering Deposition of the Metallic Ceramic Ti3SiC2 Thin Film with Improved Hydrophobicity and Reduced Surface Energy

Metallic ceramic compounds, such as Ti3SiC2, are innovative materials that combine the properties of metals and ceramics. However, most methods used in synthesizing these materials employ high deposition temperatures. Hence, in this work, Ti3SiC2 thin film was prepared and deposited on a steel sample without heating or biasing using a magnetized sheet plasma source. The synthesis was carried out by sputtering titanium, silicon, and graphite targets with Ar plasma at different deposition times of 60, 90, and 120 minutes. Energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) scans of the samples confirmed the synthesis of the desired compound. Moreover, the wettability and surface energy properties of the coated substrate were calculated by contact angle measurements. Results showed that as the deposition time increased, the coated substrate became more hydrophobic. Indeed, these findings show that Ti3SiC2 deposited steel substrate, with its increased hydrophobicity, is a potential self-cleaning coating for industrial tools.

Strengthening the Hetero-Molecular Interactions in Giant Dimeric Acceptors Enables Efficient Organic Solar Cells.

Giant dimeric acceptor (G-Dimer) is becoming one of the most promising organic solar cell (OSC) materials because of its definite structure, long-term stability, and high efficiency. Strengthening the hetero-molecular interactions by monomer modification greatly influences the morphology and thus the device performance, but lacks investigation. Herein, two novel quinoxaline core-based G-Dimers, Dimer-QX and Dimer-2CF, are synthesized. By comparing trifluoromethyl-substituted Dimer-2CF and non-substituted Dimer-QX, the trifluoromethylation effect on the G-Dimer is investigated and revealed. The trifluoromethyl with strong electronegativity increases electrostatic potential and reduces surface energy of the G-Dimer, weakening the homo-molecular ordered packing but reinforcing the hetero-molecular interaction with the donor. The strong hetero-molecular interaction suppresses the fast assembly during the film formation, facilitating small domains with ordered molecular packing in the blend, which is a trade-off in conventional morphology control. Together with favorable vertical phase separation, efficient charge generation, and reduced bimolecular recombination are concurrently obtained. Hence, the Dimer-2CF-based OSCs obtain a cutting-edge efficiency of 19.02% with fill factor surpassing 80%, and an averaged extrapolated T80 of ≈12000h under continuous 80 °C heating. This study emphasizes the importance of hetero-molecular interaction and trifluoromethylation strategy, providing a facile strategy for designing highly efficient and stable OSC materials.

Developing RobEVELOPING DURABLE SUPERAMPHIPHOBIC COATING ON ROUGH ALUMINUM USING RESIDUAL FROM BURNED RECYCLED SILICONE RUBBER FOR ANTI-CORROSIONust Superamphiphobic Coating on Rough Aluminum Substrates Using Recycled Silicon Rubber and Simple Spray Pyrolysis Technique for Anticorrosion Applications

This study presents a new, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly approach for creating a superamphiphobic coating. The method involves using a spray coating technique to apply silicone rubber onto smooth and micro-rough aluminum (Al) substrates. To enhance the coating's surface energy reduction, a thin layer of silicone rubber – trifluorotoluene (SR-TFT) was added. The morphology and chemistry of the coatings were analyzed utilizing scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), atomic force microscopy (AFM), and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer (FTIR). The coatings displayed superamphiphobic properties with contact angles (CAs) of 170° for water and over 150° for both glycerol and ethylene glycol. Additionally, a remarkably low water droplet sliding angle (SA) of less than 2° was observed for surfaces coated with silicone rubber (SR)- trifluorotoluene (TFT), whether smooth or roughened. The coatings were tested for mechanical and chemical durability by impinging water droplets and immersing them in an acidic liquid respectively. The results showed that SR-TFT-coated silicone rubber on micro-rough Al substrates maintained its superamphiphobic property and exhibited excellent corrosion resistance compared to hydrophilic Al plates. Furthermore, the coatings displayed self-cleaning properties when water droplets were poured over a dusty surface, as the rolling water droplets effectively collected contaminant particles, leaving the surface of the sample clean. These findings indicate potential applications for the developed coatings as self-cleaning surfaces in challenging environmental conditions.