Current Progress in Mechanically Durable Water‐Repellent Surfaces: A Critical Review

The current progress in mechanically durable water-repellent surfaces is reviewed. Water repellency can be accomplished through textured superhydrophobic surfaces, or slippery liquid-infused porous surfaces (SLIPs). This review focuses on examples that demonstrate good mechanical and/or chemical durability for applications including self-cleaning, antiicing, anti-corrosion, drag reduction, anti-biofouling, and anti-fogging. Finally, examples of durability testing that could help improve the impact of future research efforts are discussed.