One-step electrophoretic deposition for the preparation of superhydrophobic silica particle/trimethylsiloxysilicate composite coatings

► Superhydrophobic SiO2 particle/silicon resin composite coatings were prepared by one-step electrophoretic deposition. ► A hydrophobic silicon resin added in electrophoretic deposition baths had a great influence on wettability. ► Both SiO2 particles and a hydrophobic silicon resin were electrophoretically deposited. ► Transparent superhydrophobic SiO2/silicon resin composite coatings were prepared by adjusting the amount of the deposits.