Durable superhydrophobic PTFE films through the introduction of micro- and nanostructured pores

- Durable PTFE superhydrophobic films have been prepared by a simple process.
- The new method for preparing superhydrophobic films is based on the introduction of micro- and nanoscale pores.
- Micro- and nanoscale pore formation in superhydrophobic films has been characterized by SEM.
- The mechanical durability of PTFE superhydrophobic films is attributed to the presence of micro- and nanoscale pores.