Digest Journal of Nanomaterials and Biostructures,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19(4), P. 1881 - 1893
Published: Dec. 15, 2024
In
this
paper,
a
green
and
efficient
method
for
preparing
superhydrophobic
stainless
steel
surface
is
presented.
A
periodic
grating
structure
was
fabricated
on
the
of
304
using
nanosecond
laser
pulses,
then
chemically
modified
with
myristic
acid,
an
environmentally
friendly
reagent.
This
approach
successfully
achieved
durable
robust
properties
surfaces
contact
angle
156.5
°
roll
2.8
°.
The
remains
excellent
hydrophobicity
after
undergoing
various
abrasion
impact
tests.
proposed
preparation
helpful
in
promoting
industrial
application
steel.
Small,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
21(21)
Published: April 21, 2025
Abstract
Waterborne
superhydrophobic
emulsions
are
of
great
significance
in
terms
the
safety
and
sustainability
their
production
application.
Limited
by
fact
that
hydrophobic
polymers
susceptible
to
agglomeration
settling,
it
is
still
challenging
fabricate
stable
waterborne
emulsions.
Here,
an
oil‐in‐water
type
Pickering
emulsion
exploited
stabilize
oil‐water
surface
using
nanoparticles
as
emulsifier.
The
prepared
oil
droplets
cured
into
microspheres
via
in‐situ
pre‐cross‐linking
process,
thereby
forming
nanoparticle
emulsifiers
immobilized
on
microspheres’
endow
resulting
with
abundant
micro‐
nanostructures,
acquiring
ultrahigh
contact
angle
171°,
ultralow
rolling
1°.
imparts
superhydrophobicity
mechanical
chemical
durability,
enabling
separation,
anti‐icing,
anti‐corrosion
applications.
Moreover,
remain
highly
for
nine
months.
This
work
presents
a
scalable,
cost‐effective,
eco‐friendly
approach
design
emulsions,
opening
up
new
prospect
practical
application
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 21, 2024
Abstract
Due
to
safety
concerns
associated
with
ice
accumulation,
there
is
a
need
develop
durable
surface
anti/de‐icing
properties.
Inspired
by
Gecko
skin
and
Nepenthes,
superhydrophobic
photothermal
(SH‐PS)
micro‐nano
hierarchical
structure
based
on
carbon
nanotube
composites
prepared
one‐step
laser
method.
It
can
be
switchable
slippery
(S‐PS)
injecting
silicone
oil.
S‐PS
effectively
delay
icing
at
−20
°C/−30
°C,
maintain
excellent
dynamic
anti‐icing
capabilities
following
28
times
supercooled
droplet
impact
(−30
°C).
Under
near‐infrared
(NIR)
irradiation,
exhibits
high‐efficiency
deicing
control
capabilities.
Furthermore,
also
remarkable
manipulation
under
NIR
even
anti‐gravity
transport
(8°)
programmable
track
manipulation.
Notably,
after
20
m
abrasion,
the
still
maintains
good
performances
of
infusing
lubricant.
All
these
promote
its
application
in
wider
range
fields.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 19, 2025
Abstract
Enclosed
liquid‐solid
triboelectric
nanogenerators
(LS‐TENGs)
have
gained
widespread
attention
due
to
the
advantages
of
self‐storage
liquid
and
less
susceptibility
contamination,
but
are
limited
by
low
output
power
density.
Here,
a
tubular
bulk
effect
electricity
nanogenerator
(TBE‐ENG)
is
reported
inserting
an
internal
electrode
with
appropriate
depth
between
fluorinated
ethylene
propylene
(FEP)
film
glass
cross‐section
in
tube.
The
TBE‐ENG
can
achieve
current
5.0
mA
peak
density
2169
W
m
−3
after
adding
1
M
sodium
chloride
solution,
which
much
higher
than
those
enclosed
LS‐TENGs
previous
studies.
mechanism
elucidated
via
equivalent
capacitor
model,
effects
spatial
position,
dielectric
layer
thickness,
properties
on
performance
well
revealed
combination
experiments.
Moreover,
applicability
its
application
for
driving
electronic
devices
demonstrated.
This
work
lays
groundwork
design
higher‐performance
LS‐TENGs,
greatly
expands
effect.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 21, 2025
Abstract
Polar
regions
hold
significant
potential
for
energy
and
resource
development,
but
extreme
temperatures
persistent
ice
pose
challenges
to
commercial
shipping,
exploration,
scientific
research.
Here,
a
super‐slippery
oleogel
ice‐phobic
coating
(CP_U80@L‐Ppy)
with
ultra‐low
temperature
applicability
is
developed
using
expanded
lamellar
graphite
networks
temperature‐controlled
deformed
microspheres
modified
linear
polypyrrole.
The
adhesion
strength
at
−30
°C
reduced
≈
3.76
kPa
in
the
horizontal
shear
mode
remains
below
10
after
231
icing/shear
detachment
cycles.
At
(−100–−70
°C),
stays
30
due
vertical
modulus
mismatch
between
coating,
along
tangential
surface
components.
also
exhibits
photo‐
electro‐responsive
anti‐icing/ice‐phobic
functionalities,
broadening
its
all‐weather
applications.
Under
“1
sun”
irradiation
°C,
rapid
defrosting
(1
min)
(2.8
are
achieved.
Additionally,
periods
of
1.4
2.6
min,
respectively,
obtained
only
two
standard
batteries
series
(3.5
V)
−15
demonstrating
high
efficiency.
This
work
offers
promising
strategy
developing
efficient
technologies
suited
ultra‐cold
environments,
practical
polar
Ice
accumulation
poses
considerable
challenges
in
transportation,
notably
the
domain
of
general
aviation.
The
present
study
combines
strengths
and
limitations
conventional
aircraft
de-icing
techniques
with
emerging
trend
toward
all-electric
aircraft.
aims
to
utilize
laser-induced
graphene
(LIG)
technology
create
a
multifunctional
surface,
seamlessly
integrating
hydrophobic
properties
efficient
electrical
heating
mitigate
surface
icing
effectively.
We
investigated
utilization
10.6
μm
CO2
laser
for
direct
writing
on
polyimide
(PI),
widely-used
insulating
encapsulation
material.
From
thermomechanical
perspective,
our
initial
analysis
using
COMSOL
Multiphysics
software
revealed
that
when
power
P
exceeds
5
W,
PI
substrate
experience
ablative
damage.
experimental
results
show
≤
5W,
an
increase
has
positive
impact
quality,
porosity,
roughness
reduction,
line-spacing
water
contact-angle
enhancement
graphene.
Conversely,
>
higher
negatively
affects
both
structure
by
inducing
excessive
ablation.
However,
it
influences
line
height
positively
is
consistent
overall
experimental-simulation
congruence.
Furthermore,
incorporation
high-quality
resulted
exhibited
contact
angles
(CA
120°),
lower
energy
consumption,
efficiency
compared
use
traditional
electrically
heated
materials
anti-icing
applications.
potential
applications
this
one-step
fabrication
method
extend
across
various
industries,
particularly
aviation,
marine
engineering,
other
ice-prone
domains.
Moreover,
extensive
prospects
addressing
pivotal
associated
ice
formation
serves
innovative
technology.
Coatings,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(8), P. 1052 - 1052
Published: Aug. 17, 2024
Ice
accumulation
poses
considerable
challenges
in
transportation,
notably
the
domain
of
general
aviation.
The
present
study
combines
strengths
and
limitations
conventional
aircraft
deicing
techniques
with
emerging
trend
toward
all-electric
aircraft.
This
aims
to
utilize
laser-induced
graphene
(LIG)
technology
create
a
multifunctional
surface,
seamlessly
integrating
hydrophobic
properties
efficient
electrical
heating
mitigate
surface
icing
effectively.
We
investigated
utilization
10.6
μm
CO2
laser
for
direct
writing
on
polyimide
(PI),
widely
used
insulating
encapsulation
material.
From
thermomechanical
perspective,
our
initial
analysis
using
COMSOL
Multiphysics
software
(V5.6)
revealed
that
when
power
P
exceeds
5
W,
PI
substrate
experiences
ablative
damage.
experimental
results
show
≤
an
increase
has
positive
impact
quality,
porosity,
roughness
reduction,
line-spacing
water
contact-angle
enhancement
graphene.
Conversely,
>
higher
negatively
affects
both
structure
by
inducing
excessive
ablation.
However,
it
influences
line
height
positively
is
consistent
overall
experimental–simulation
congruence.
Furthermore,
incorporation
high-quality
resulted
exhibited
contact
angles
(CA
120°),
lower
energy
consumption,
efficiency
compared
use
traditional
electrically
heated
materials
anti-icing
applications.
potential
applications
this
one-step
fabrication
method
extend
across
various
industries,
particularly
aviation,
marine
engineering,
other
ice-prone
domains.
Moreover,
extensive
prospects
addressing
pivotal
associated
ice
formation
serves
as
innovative
technology.
