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Enhancing Water Repellency in Cement Concrete Through PDMS-Based Superhydrophobic Coatings

https://orcid.org/0009-0003-6449-6092

School of Applied Sciences and Technology, Gujarat Technological University, Ahmedabad, India

E-mail Address: sandhyadodia3583@gmail.com

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https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1061-0270

School of Applied Sciences and Technology, Gujarat Technological University, Ahmedabad, India

E-mail Address: gauravjadav1998@gmail.com

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Pradhumansinh Kher

https://orcid.org/0009-0001-0015-665X

School of Applied Sciences and Technology, Gujarat Technological University, Ahmedabad, India

E-mail Address: pkkher770@gmail.com

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Dhananjay Dhruv

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3647-6161

Natubhai V. Patel College of Pure and Applied Sciences, Charutar Vidya Mandal University, Vallabh Vidyanagar, India

E-mail Address: dhananjaydhruv@rediffmail.com

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https://orcid.org/0009-0005-2510-445X

Department of Civil Engineering, VVP Engineering College, Rajkot, India

E-mail Address: hitesh.ashani.cl@vvpedulink.ac.in

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https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4495-5058

Department of Applied Science, Lambton College, Sarnia, Canada

E-mail Address: smitrajgohel5@gmail.com

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https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5139-6063

Department of Nanoscience and Advanced Materials, Saurashtra University, Rajkot, India

E-mail Address: brkataria2508@gmail.com

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https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4243-9586

Department of Nanoscience and Advanced Materials, Saurashtra University, Rajkot, India

E-mail Address: jaysukh28@gmail.com

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https://doi.org/10.1142/S1793292024500966Cited by:0 (Source: Crossref)

Abstract

Surface coatings such as hydrophobic and transparent coatings were applied to cement concrete surfaces using Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) coatings, which have nanometer-sized particles. The degree of contact between the liquid and the coated surface reveals the surface’s ability to repel water, commonly referred to as hydrophobicity. By depositing silicon coating on the surface, we successfully achieved superhydrophobicity on cement concrete, providing excellent resistance against water damage. We are striving to replicate the natural superhydrophobic properties found in nature to create artificial surfaces with similar characteristics. In this study, we experimented to develop and evaluate superhydrophobic coatings on cement concrete. The application of PDMS on the cement concrete yielded fascinating results, with the typical contact angle of the coated layer measuring 178 degrees. We utilized ImageJ software to analyze the results. This innovative approach holds great promise for enhancing water repellency in the field of construction.

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