Improving durability and photothermal deicing with prussian blue in ptfe superhydrophobic coating

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Antibacterial Superhydrophobic Cotton Fabric with Photothermal, Self-Cleaning, and Ultraviolet Protection Functionalities

Esfandiar Pakdel et al.

Summary: Cotton fabrics with superhydrophobic, antibacterial, UV protection, and photothermal properties were developed using Ag/PDMS coatings. The relationship between the fabrics' superhydrophobicity and antibacterial activity against E. coli bacteria was studied, along with the UV protection performance of Ag/PDMS coatings. The content of Ag NPs and PDMS played critical roles in determining the water contact angle on modified fabrics, and increasing the content of Ag NPs boosted the UV protection level of fabrics.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2023)

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Fracture-Promoted Ultraslippery Ice Detachment Interface for Long-Lasting Anti-icing

Zelinlan Wang et al.

Summary: Ice accumulation on surfaces poses a significant threat to equipment's operational security and economic effectiveness. The fracture-induced ice detachment strategy, which can achieve low ice adhesion strength, is an efficient anti-icing strategy. However, its application in harsh environments is limited by the deterioration of mechanical robustness due to ultralow elastic moduli.

ACS NANO (2023)

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Sprayable, Superhydrophobic, Electrically, and Thermally Conductive Coating

Alberto Baldelli et al.

Summary: A multifunctional coating with carbon nanofibers dispersed in a water repelling polymer matrix has been developed, exhibiting high static and hysteresis contact angles, as well as significant electrical and thermal conductivity. The coating can reach high temperatures and maintain its performance when in contact with ice or water, showing potential for mitigating ice formation on cold surfaces.

ADVANCED MATERIALS INTERFACES (2021)

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Carbon-Based Photothermal Superhydrophobic Materials with Hierarchical Structure Enhances the Anti-Icing and Photothermal Deicing Properties

Zhenting Xie et al.

Summary: This study successfully developed anti-icing materials with excellent photothermal and superhydrophobic properties, capable of rapidly melting ice under sunlight exposure and providing long-lasting anti-icing effects.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2021)

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