Robust ZIF-67/AC/PDMS hybrid nanocomposite for superhydrophobic steel protection
. This enhanced performance is attributed to the modified roughness resulting from the ZIF-67/AC framework and the low surface energy of the PDMS matrix that stabilized a persistent Cassie-Baxter state. These results demonstrate the ZIF-67/AC/PDMS nanocomposite as a promising strategy for sustained corrosion protection of steel in severe industrial environments.
Authors
- Sara Gad
- Mervette El‐Batouti
- Mohamed Abdel Rafea (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8291-6797)
- Mohamed H. Eisa
- Sherif G. Elsharkawy
- Huda F. Khalil
Institutions
- Imam Mohammad ibn Saud Islamic University (SA)
- Alexandria Higher Institute of Engineering and Technology (EG)
- Arab Academy for Science, Technology, and Maritime Transport (EG)
- City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications (EG)
- Alexandria University (EG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Scientific Reports
- Published
- 2026-05-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-49485-0
- Primary Topic
- Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00