Langmuir,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
40(45), P. 24117 - 24130
Published: Oct. 29, 2024
The
emergence
of
ice
formation
and
accretion
presents
significant
challenges,
catalyzing
an
urgent
need
for
clean
efficient
anti-icing
solutions.
Solar
energy,
a
powerful
sustainable
resource,
can
be
integrated
with
the
micronano-structured
superhydrophobic
surface
to
enhance
deicing
performance
through
solar
photothermal
effect,
overcoming
limitations
traditional
surface.
Herein,
inspired
by
bamboo
lotus
leaves,
synergetic
(PASS)
has
been
developed.
This
was
achieved
nanosecond
laser
ablation
chemical
modification,
resulting
in
remarkable
low
adhesion
(water
contact
angle
>167°,
rolling
<
2°).
PASS
notably
extends
freezing
time
water
droplets
1056
s
delays
frost
47
min
at
60%
humidity.
Moreover,
retains
its
properties
after
enduring
several
rigorous
tests.
Additionally,
conversion
efficiency
reaches
up
67.31%,
temperature
increases
95.6
°C
under
1.5
sun
illumination
600
ambient
conditions
(Tr
=
7
°C).
melting
is
only
120
1
−15
°C.
Consequently,
sample
stands
as
preeminent
strategy
pursuits
owing
exceptional
proficiency,
superhydrophobicity,
robustness.
Nanomaterials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(4), P. 287 - 287
Published: Feb. 13, 2025
A
method
of
femtosecond
laser
multi-pulse
grid-like
point
etching
(MP-GPE)
was
used
to
prepare
glass
fiber
reinforced
plastics
with
superhydrophobic
properties.
This
article
investigates
the
influence
trend
single-pulse
energy
(5-35
μJ)
and
pulse
number
(20-100)
on
morphology
surface
concave
holes,
including
depth
width.
Different
combinations
process
parameters
have
a
modulating
effect
size
hole
structure
ablation
plastics.
At
25
μJ
60
numbers,
holes
increases
maximum
approximately
63
μm,
width
upper
is
33
μm.
Under
these
conditions,
water
contact
angle
160.6°
obtained,
which
consistent
theoretical
calculation
results
161.6°.
very
promising
for
power
industry
use
this
material
in
low-temperature,
drag-reducing
environments.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(31), P. 41400 - 41408
Published: July 29, 2024
A
photo/electrothermal
surface
can
convert
sunlight
and
electricity
into
heat
to
solve
icing
problems.
The
combination
of
active
surfaces
with
passive
slippery
provides
a
highly
efficient
strategy
for
all-day
anti/deicing.
However,
the
lack
transparency
remains
primary
impediment
widespread
application
these
anti-icing
measures
in
photovoltaics,
windshields,
other
fields.
Herein,
we
report
bilayer
transparent
coating
liquid-like
property
prepared
exhibits
ultraslippery,
low
ice
adhesion,
enhanced
stability
properties
through
covalent
grafting
polydimethylsiloxane
(PDMS)
brushes
cross-linked
skeleton
epoxy.
Moreover,
demonstrates
visible
transmittance
up
77%
effectively
absorbs
ultraviolet
near-infrared
light
due
addition
infrared
absorbers,
resulting
temperature
increase
under
sun
illumination.
bottom
indium
tin
oxide
layer
is
fabricated
provide
composite
electrothermal
capability,
so
that
it
achieve
all-weather
deicing.
coupling
promote
rapid
removal
grown
short
time.
their
exceptional
durability
mechanical,
optical,
thermal
conditions
render
coatings
promising
engineering
applications.
