Abstract: A composition configured to create a superhydrophobic surface includes a fluorinated hydrophobic component dispersible in an aqueous dispersion; cellulosic elements of a size ranging from 100 nm to 100 ?m; and water. The hydrophobic component is selected from the group consisting of fluorinated polymers, perfluorinated polymers, and mixtures thereof; and the cellulosic elements are micro- and nano-fibrillated cellulose. A disposable absorbent article includes a substrate having a surface, the surface including a composition including a fluorinated hydrophobic component dispersible in an aqueous dispersion; cellulosic elements of a size ranging from 100 nm to 100 ?m; and water, wherein the surface exhibits a contact angle greater than 150 degrees.

Abstract: A superhydrophobic surface includes a substrate treated with a composition including a hydrophobic matrix component free of fluorine; filler particles, wherein the filler particles are plant-based elements of a size ranging from 100 nm to 100 ?m; and water, wherein the hydrophobic component is in an aqueous dispersion, and wherein the surface exhibits a water contact angle of 150° or greater. Also, a disposable absorbent article includes a substrate having a surface, the surface including a composition including a hydrophobic matrix component free of fluorine; filler particles, wherein the filler particles are plant-based elements of a size ranging from 100 nm to 100 ?m, wherein the plant-based elements include micro- and nano-fibrillated cellulose; and water, wherein the hydrophobic component is in an aqueous dispersion, and wherein the surface exhibits a water contact angle of 150° or greater.

Abstract: A non-fluorinated composition configured to create a superhydrophobic surface includes a hydrophobic matrix component free of fluorine; filler particles, wherein the filler particles are plant-based elements of a size ranging from 100 nm to 100 ?m; and water, wherein the hydrophobic matrix component is in an aqueous dispersion. Also, a non-fluorinated composition configured to create a superhydrophobic surface includes a hydrophobic matrix component free of fluorine, wherein the hydrophobic matrix component includes a polyolefin, a natural wax, or a synthetic wax; filler particles, wherein the filler particles are plant-based elements of a size ranging from 100 nm to 100 ?m; an emulsifier; and water, wherein the hydrophobic component is in an aqueous dispersion.

Abstract: A composition configured to create a superhydrophobic surface includes a fluorinated hydrophobic component dispersible in an aqueous dispersion; cellulosic elements of a size ranging from 100 nm to 100 ?m; and water. The hydrophobic component is selected from the group consisting of fluorinated polymers, perfluorinated polymers, and mixtures thereof; and the cellulosic elements are micro- and nano-fibrillated cellulose. A disposable absorbent article includes a substrate having a surface, the surface including a composition including a fluorinated hydrophobic component dispersible in an aqueous dispersion; cellulosic elements of a size ranging from 100 nm to 100 ?m; and water, wherein the surface exhibits a contact angle greater than 150 degrees.