Lakshika Jayawickrama

The surface of the lotus leaf contains peculiar spikes several micrometers in size, consisting of hydrophobic substances (wax, etc.). Thanks to such an amazing surface structure, the water that falls on the leaves does not spread, but "sits" on the spikes in the form of spherical drops.

Thus, although the spikes are coated with a hydrophobic substance, the lotus effect is created by the surface morphology. If you dissolve the wax in hexane, you will get a hydrophobic solution. It will not be badly combined with ceramics. Such a solution can be obtained without the surface of the lotus, using wax from the store.