Micro-CaCO3/ nano-ZnO

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• Published Open access Original Research 27 Jan 2026

  Development of a Durable Superhydrophobic EP/PDMS Coating Reinforced with Micro-CaCO₃ and Nano-ZnO for Enhanced Corrosion Protection and Multifunctional Performance on Carbon Steel

  By Nurul Nabila Binti Mohd Din, Norhasnidawani Binti Johari, Mohd Aidy Faizal Bin Johari, Noor Azlina Binti Hassan, Abd Halim Bin Md Ali, Rizal Arifin

  Abstract: Balancing exceptional multifunctional performance with mechanical robustness in micro-nano composite films remains a significant challenge for practical applications. In this work, a superhydrophobic coating reinforced with micro-CaCO₃ and nano-ZnO particles was fabricated through a versatile single-step brushing method. The optimized EP/PDMS@micro-CaCO₃/nano-ZnO coating achieved a water contact angle (WCA) of 173.54° ± 2.53° and a sliding angle (SA) of 1.50° ± 1.12°. Owing to its carefully engineered micro-nano hierarchical structure, the …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 216–238 Read article →