articleNature CommunicationsNov 7, 2024GOLD OA

Scalable robust photothermal superhydrophobic coatings for efficient anti-icing and de-icing in simulated/real environments

MMMingyuan MaoJWJinfei WeiBLBucheng LiLLLingxiao LiXHXiaopeng Huang

Chinese Academy of Sciences · Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics · +1 more institution

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Abstract

Photothermal superhydrophobic coatings are supposed promising to prevent ice accumulation on infrastructures but often experience significant performance degradation in real icing conditions and lack mechanical robustness. Here, we report design of robust photothermal superhydrophobic coatings with three-tier hierarchical micro-/nano-/nanostructures by deposition of nanosized MOFs on natural attapulgite nanorods, fluorination, controlled phase separation of a hydrophobic adhesive and spraying assembly. Phase separation degree and adhesive content significantly influence the coatings' properties by regulating the structural parameters and morphology. In simulated/real icing environments, the coatings…

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  • Icing
  • Scalability
  • Materials science
  • Computer science
  • Photothermal therapy
  • Nanotechnology
  • Physics
  • Meteorology
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Industry, innovation and infrastructure
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