Preparation of superhydrophobic coating using modified CaCO3

CaCO3 nanoparticles were modified from hydrophilic to hydrophobic with oleic acid, hydrophobic coating was formed on the glass substrates with modified nanoparticles and polydimethylsiloxane via a simple process. The surface wettability and topology of coating were studied by contact angle measurement and scanning electron microscopy. The experimental results showed that the coating exhibited self-cleaning property with a water average contact angle of 160° and sliding angle of 6°, coating surface with hierarchical nano and micro structures, this method has good prospect for applications.