Abstract
This study presents the development of a simple and cost-effective method for fabricating a superhydrophobic coating on wood surfaces. The resulting coating exhibited a high water contact angle of 160°, a low water slide angle of 6°, excellent durability, and effective UV shielding and resistance. In this research ZnO-TiO2 nanostructured material was prepared using the sol-gel method and incorporated into a paint mixture consisting of natural bio-based ingredients such as linseed oil and beeswax. This mixture, along with epoxy resin (E06) and hardener (5161), was applied to wood surface to enhance durability and provide a low surface free energy substance. Furthermore, the treated wood exhibited improved physical properties, including better UV shielding and resistance. The developed superhydrophobic coating paint is easy to apply and significantly increases the lifetime of wood. The superhydrophobic coating was characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), and dynamic light scattering (DLS).