An environmentally friendly superhydrophobic coating with high-temperature resistance, UV resistance, and abrasion resistance was fabricated on carbon fiber board via an aqueous phase polymer dispersion system

Aiming at the problems of carbon fiber board (CFB), which is not waterproof and has poor UV resistance, a superhydrophobic coating with UV resistance and high-temperature resistance was innovatively prepared on CFB using an aqueous-phase polymer dispersion system by a highly efficient spraying method. The whole preparation system is highly environmentally friendly and safe. The results showed that the superhydrophobic carbon fiber board (SKCFB) could resist UV up to 85 h, could withstand high temperatures up to 300 °C, and had a water contact angle (WCA) of 159°. In addition, the abrasion resistance of SKCFB is 140 and 180 cycles under the action of 800 grit and 1200 grit sandpaper, respectively, for a load of 100 g, and 110 cycles under the action of 600 grit sandpaper. When carrying a load of 500 g, the 600 mesh, 800 mesh, and 1200 mesh sandpaper can be used for 40, 60, and 80 cycles of abrasion resistance, respectively. Compared with other samples of the same type, this SKCFB is simpler to prepare, has a greener and safer preparation route, and has better performance, plus the ability to control the appearance color as desired. This study provides a novel green, simple, and fast strategy for preparing superhydrophobic coatings on CFBs. At the same time, it opens a new path for preparing superhydrophobic coatings and enhances their application in industry.