surfacesSuperhydrophobic surfaces exhibit superior water repellent properties, and they have remarkable potential to
improve current energy infrastructure. Substantial research has been performed on the production of superhydrophobic coatings. Recently, rare earth oxides were used as a means of creating hydrophobic surfaces.
However, these ceramic REO superhydrophobic coatings have not yet been adopted in many industries where
potential applications exist due to the limited durability of the coating materials and the complex and costly fabrication processes.