Silica Based Superhydrophobic Nanocoatings for Natural Rubber Surfaces

Table 5

Resistance towards abrasion of coated natural rubber surfaces.

Dipped coated glove		Spray coated glove
Number of cycles	Contact angle	Number of cycles	Contact angle
	(degrees)		(degrees)
0	149	2	151
5	148	5	151
10	85	6	151
—	—	10	151
—	—	15	149
—	—	20	149
—	—	25	149
—	—	30	149
—	—	40	147

Data was not recorded after the superhydrophobic contact angle reached 85° in the dipped coated gloves.