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Ultraviolet (UV)-durable superhydrophobic nanocomposite thin films have been successfully fabricated on aluminum substrates by embedding cobalt stearate (CoSA)-coated TiO 2 nanoparticles in a hydrophobic polymethylhydrosiloxane (PMHS) matrix (PMHS/TiO 2 @CoSA) using the sol-gel process. When compared to the sharp decrease of water contact angle (WCA) on the superhydrophobic PMHS/TiO 2 thin films, the PMHS/TiO 2 @CoSA superhydrophobic thin films exhibited a nearly constant WCA of 160° under continuous UV irradiation for more than 1 month. The designed scheme of the TiO 2 @CoSA core-shell structure not only increased the hydrophobic properties of the TiO 2 nanoparticle surface but also confined the photocatalytic efficiency of TiO 2 nanoparticles. A plausible model has been suggested to explain the UV-durable mechanism of the superhydrophobic nanocomposite thin films based on PMHS/TiO 2 @CoSA. Furthermore, the elongated lifetime in the exposure of the solar light imparts this superhydrophobic nanocomposite thin film with potential practical applications where UV-resistant properties are emphasized including corrosion-resistant building walls, anti-icing airplanes, self-cleaning vehicles, and so forth.

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Ultraviolet-Durable Superhydrophobic Nanocomposite Thin Films Based on Cobalt Stearate-Coated TiO<sub>2</sub> Nanoparticles Combined with Polymethylhydrosiloxane

Ultraviolet-Durable Superhydrophobic Nanocomposite Thin Films Based on Cobalt Stearate-Coated TiO2 Nanoparticles Combined with Polymethylhydrosiloxane

Ultraviolet-Durable Superhydrophobic Nanocomposite Thin Films Based on Cobalt Stearate-Coated TiO₂ Nanoparticles Combined with Polymethylhydrosiloxane