Metals (Nov 2021)

One-Step Electrodeposition of Superhydrophobic Coating on 316L Stainless Steel

  • Andrea Zaffora,
  • Francesco Di Franco,
  • Bartolomeo Megna,
  • Monica Santamaria

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/met11111867
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 11, no. 11
p. 1867

Abstract

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Superhydrophobic coatings were fabricated through a one-step electrochemical process onto the surface of 316L stainless steel samples. The presence of hierarchical structures at micro/nanoscale and manganese stearate into the coatings gave superhydrophobicity to the coating, with contact angle of ~160°, and self-cleaning ability. Corrosion resistance of 316L samples was also assessed also after the electrodeposition process through Electrochemical Impedance Spectra recorded in an aqueous solution mimicking seawater condition.

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