Abstract: Inspired by Namib Desert beetles, a hybrid superhydrophobic surface was fabricated, showing highly efficient fog harvesting with a water collection rate (WCR) of 1309.9 mg h(-1) cm(-2). And, the surface possessed an excellent robustness and self-cleaning property.

KeyWords Plus: OIL/WATER SEPARATION; SIMPLE ROUTE; SURFACE; FABRICATION; PATTERNS; STRATEGY; FILMS

Published in CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS, 52 (41):6809-6812; 10.1039/c6cc01894g 2016