Abstract:Biomimetic superhydrophobic materials have important applications in petrochemical industry by the merits of oilphilic and hydrophobic and self-cleaning. In this review, the principles of superhydrophobicity are briefly introduced, and their applications in petrochemical industry are reviewed from four aspects: oil-water separation, metal protection, condensation heat transfer, and drilling and mining. The future application prospects of superhydrophobic materials in this field are also discussed.