摘要 |
A method of forming a superhydrophobic material ( 66 ) includes mixing a hydrophobic material ( 24 ) with soluble particles ( 26 ) to form a mixture ( 32 ). The mixture ( 32 ) is cured. A portion of the soluble particles ( 26 ) is etched away from the mixture ( 32 ) to form the superhydrophobic material ( 66 ). A superhydrophobic material forming system ( 10 ) includes a mixer ( 30 ) that mixes a hydrophobic binder ( 24 ) with soluble particles ( 26 ) to form the mixture ( 32 ). A curing station ( 16 ) cures the mixture ( 32 ). An applicator ( 69 ) applies a solvent ( 68 ) to the mixture ( 32 ) to etch away a portion of the soluble particles ( 26 ) from the mixture ( 32 ) to form the superhydrophobic material ( 66 ).
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