This invention discloses an all-weather superhydrophobic, anti-
icing, and self-cleaning
coating with a biomimetic Monarch
butterfly wing scale
microstructure, belonging to the field of protective
coating technology. This invention mimics the natural multi-level micro-nano
composite structure of Monarch
butterfly wing scales, constructing a gradient
coating structure composed of an outer layer of micro-protrusion arrays and an inner layer of nano-grooves. It achieves superhydrophobic performance with a
contact angle greater than 150° through the
air trapping effect, while simultaneously utilizing the
microstructure to disrupt ice
crystal nucleation and growth conditions, achieving anti-
icing effects in low-temperature environments. Combined with the self-rolling characteristics of water droplets, it achieves surface self-cleaning. This invention solves the technical problems of traditional protective coatings having limited hydrophobic properties, susceptibility to low-temperature
icing, and high cleaning and maintenance difficulties. It possesses the triple core advantages of superhydrophobicity, anti-icing, and self-cleaning, applicable to extreme conditions such as outdoor
power equipment, wind
turbine blades, and transportation facilities. The structure is simple to fabricate, exhibits stable and durable performance, meets the innovation and practicality standards of high-value biomimetic structure patents, and can achieve all-weather long-term protection, significantly reducing equipment maintenance costs.