Fabrication of an optically transparent super-hydrophobic surface via embedding nano-silica

Super-hydrophobic thin films were prepared on glass by combining embedded nano-silica, subsequent fluoroalkylsilane coating. The hydrophobic capability of film depended on the concentration of nano-silica suspension. And the super-hydrophobic thin film shows the high transmittance in visible light wavelength. (c) 2006 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.