articleNature CommunicationsFeb 11, 2026GOLD OA

A self-regulated photothermal anti-/deicing film for all-season applications

JDJiayu DuWWWenqi WangYFYang FuXLXin LiJTJie Tan

City University of Hong Kong · University of Science and Technology Beijing · +2 more institutions

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Abstract

Ice accumulation poses a significant threat to aviation safety and energy infrastructure. Photothermal superhydrophobic surfaces offer a promising anti-/deicing strategy; however, their excessive heat absorption in summer accelerates material degradation and exacerbates urban heat island effects, highlighting the urgent need for dynamic thermal regulation. In this study, we present a self-regulated photothermal storage superhydrophobic film with a trilayer design, comprising a photothermal phase-change base layer, a freeze-resistant thermochromic hydrogel interlayer, and a transparent superhydrophobic top layer. This multifunctional design enables seasonal adaptability, achieving 92% solar absorptance for…

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  • Overheating (electricity)
  • Photothermal therapy
  • Absorptance
  • Thermal
  • Photothermal effect
  • Thermal energy storage
  • Thermal management of electronic devices and systems
  • Solar energy
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Industry, innovation and infrastructure
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