Slippery liquid-infused surfaces (SLISs) are developed
as a potential
alternative to superhydrophobic surfaces (SHSs) to resolve the issues
of poor durability in corrosion protection and wear resistance. In
this work, we used a simple laser processing technology to prepare
a SLIS on the aluminum alloy (7075) surface. The superhydrophobicities
of the modified surface and the oil film formed by liquid injection
make the corrosive medium difficult to directly contact the surface
and thus have a significant effect on corrosion resistance. The water
and oil repellent SLIS exhibits durable corrosion resistance and excellent
tribological properties compared with the SHS. The anticorrosion and
wear resistance performances provided by the composite film have been
assessed by multiple methods including the electrochemical test, immersion
test, and friction wear test. The results indicate that compared to
the bare surface, laser-ablated surface (LAS), and fluoroalkyl silane-modified
SHS, the SLIS composite coating has better corrosion resistance and
wear resistance, which is of great significance to expand the potential
applications of 7075 aluminum alloys. The work provides a research
basis for expanding the practical application of SLISs in complex
environments.