Researchers have introduced a siloxane/polyurea-based superhydrophobic coating with enhanced durability, created through a microphase separation approach and reinforced with an epoxy armour protection layer. Published in Progress in Organic Coatings (Volume 200, March 2025), the study addresses the key challenge of mechanical robustness in practical applications of water-repellent surfaces. This leads to spontaneous microphase separation into distinct microdomains, forming complex surface morphologies. The combination of microphase design and external epoxy protection enables these coatings to meet the demands of real-world applications, from self-cleaning surfaces to protective coatings in aggressive environments. Durable siloxane/polyurea superhydrophobic coatings based on microphase separation method and armour protection strategy, Progress in Organic Coatings, Volume 200, March 2025, 108989.