Superhydrophobic concrete surfaces with integrated microtexture
Abstract(#br)Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC) is characterized by a densely packed mix-design, which can offer attractive surface properties for architectural building facades. A technical challenge for aesthetic applications is the protection against fouling. This work demonstrates that water-repellent concrete can be obtained just after demoulding by replicating the features of micro-pillared moulds made of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS).