| abstract |
The present invention relates to an article having at least one surface, wherein said surface is at least partially coated with a ultra high hydrophobic film having a surface roughness such that the film exhibits a static water contact angle at least equal to 115°, preferably 120°, even better 125°, and wherein said film is a nanostructured film comprising a first layer comprising nanoparticles bound by at least one binder adhering to the surface of the article, and a second layer of an anti-fouling top coat at least partially coating said first layer. The present invention also concerns a process for preparing the above article. |