Fluorine-free preparation of self-healing and anti-fouling superhydrophobic Ni3S2 coating on 304 stainless steel

• Published in: Chemical engineering journal (Lausanne, Switzerland : 1996) Vol. 394; p. 124925
• Main Authors: Yin, Xiaoli, Yu, Sirong, Wang, Kang, Cheng, Ruichen, Lv, Zhexin
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 15.08.2020
• Subjects: Anti-fouling property; Ni3S2 coating; Self-healing property; Superhydrophobicity; Ni3S2 coating; Anti-fouling property; Superhydrophobicity; Self-healing property

•A fluorine-free superhydrophobic Ni3S2 coating was prepared by a facile method.•The as-prepared coating remains superhydrophobicity after 300 °C heating treatment.•The damaged coating can regain superhydrophobicity for its self-healing property.•This coating is a superior candidate for hindering th...