g Momen - Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Sciences, University of Quebec in Chicoutimi, Chicoutimi, Quebec G۷H۲B۱ Canada
m Farzaneh - Professor, Department of Applied Sciences, University of Quebec in Chicoutimi, Chicoutimi, Quebec G۷H۲B۱

This paper report on the development and characterization of silicon based nanocomposite superhydrophobic coating using a simple approach. This nanocomposite coating showed a high static contact angle of 163◦ on which water droplets were easily roll off and bounce One of the most important challenge in application of superhydrphobiccoating, it’s their durability against environmental influences and exposition to UV light and humidity. The stability of developed coating has been evaluated in terms of exposure to UV irradiation, humidity, and the results showed a good stability against these factors. This coating showed also exceptional stability against UV radiation.

Nanocomposites, Water repellent, stability, Pollution, Superhydrophobic