Durable mixed edible wax coating with stretching superhydrophobicity
Daheng Wang, Jinxia Huang, Zhiguang Guo, Weimin Liu
Abstract
An edible wax coating on elastic substrates comprising carnauba wax spheres and beeswax superhydrophobic flakes with a two-stage application (before/after stretching) shows durability against abrasion, scratch healing and self-cleaning performance.
Topics & Concepts
BeeswaxCarnauba waxWaxMaterials scienceCoatingComposite materialAbrasion (mechanical)DurabilitySurface Modification and SuperhydrophobicityPlant Surface Properties and TreatmentsAdhesion, Friction, and Surface Interactions