In nature,such as lotus leaves and water swallows,exhibit excellent superhydrophobic properties due to their unique micro and nano structures and low surface energy properties.Constructing superhydrophobic materials with biomi-metic properties and play an important role in them.This paper presents some results achieved in recent years on superhy-drophobic materials and reviews the research progress of various methods such as template method,laser etching method,plasma treatment method,electrostatic spinning technique,electrochemical etching,phase separation method.The appli-cations of superhydrophobic materials in self-cleaning,anti-icing,oil-water separation,anti-corrosion and drag reduc-tion are also presented.Finally,the preparation and application of superhydrophobic surfaces are summarized,and the fu-ture direction of preparing superhydrophobic surfaces is also discussed.