biostudies-literatureWu MFundamental Research Funds for the Central UniversitiesNational Natural Science Foundation of China16235-16245https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC9064432biostudies-literatureUnknown9(28)This study reports stable superhydrophobic Fe₃O₄/graphene hybrid coatings prepared by spin coating of the Fe₃O₄/graphene/PDMS mixed solution on titanium substrates. By tailoring graphene sheets with Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles, the superhydrophobicity of graphene platelets was largely enhanced with a water contact angle of 164° and sliding angle <2°. Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles interact with FLG sheets <i>via</i> Fe-O-C covalent link, to form a graphene micro-sheet pinned strongly by nano-sized Fe₃O₄. The newly-formed micro/nano-structured sheets interact with each other <i>via</i> strong dipole-dipole attractions among Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles, confirmed by the blue shifts of G bRSC advancesGraphene tailored by Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles: low-adhesive and durable superhydrophobic coatings.PMC9064432309180151042160613121676137An RYadav SKWu MJiang XfalseGraphene tailored by Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles: low-adhesive and durable superhydrophobic coatings.This study reports stable superhydrophobic Fe₃O₄/graphene hybrid coatings prepared by spin coating of the Fe₃O₄/graphene/PDMS mixed solution on titanium substrates. By tailoring graphene sheets with Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles, the superhydrophobicity of graphene platelets was largely enhanced with a water contact angle of 164° and sliding angle <2°. Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles interact with FLG sheets <i>via</i> Fe-O-C covalent link, to form a graphene micro-sheet pinned strongly by nano-sized Fe₃O₄. The newly-formed micro/nano-structured sheets interact with each other <i>via</i> strong dipole-dipole attractions among Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles, confirmed by the blue shifts of G b2019-01-01T00:00:00Z2019 May2025-05-18T12:08:19.901Z2025-05-18T12:08:19.901ZS-EPMC90644323552136810.1039/c9ra02008j