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This coating was synthesized with concentration ratios S2 (1 wt% ZIF-67), S3 (3 wt% ZIF-67), S4 (5 wt% ZIF-67) and S5 (7 wt% ZIF-67), respectively. XRD and HR-TEM were applied to examine the crystalline structure and morphology of the synthesized nanocomposite. The results revealed S4 (5 wt% ZIF-67) composite as an optimized coating as it performed an exceptional surface wettability with a water contact angle (WCA) of 170\u00b0 and superior chemical stability. Long-time laps of immersion tests in different pH range (3\u201311) nominated the S4 coating for retaining superhydrophobic integrity over 48\u00a0h, even placed in aggressive acidic or alkaline media. 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