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Concrete structures in cold climates, such as those along roadsides, can retain moisture. This moisture makes them susceptible to frost-related damage when temperatures fall below freezing. Adding moisture worsens the damage during temperature fluctuations, leading to repeated freezing and thawing. De-icing salts, spread over these structures to melt ice, add to the freeze-thaw cycle, and draw even more moisture into the concrete.
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This study developed a robust, amphiphobic coating using fluorinated carbon nanotubes and polyurethane. The coating exhibits excellent photothermal deicing and self-healing properties, ensuring long-term performance in cold environments.

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  • Materials Science
  • Surface Chemistry
  • Nanotechnology

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  • Preventing ice formation and ensuring efficient ice removal are critical for many applications.
  • Superhydrophobic coatings offer initial anti-icing benefits but degrade after repeated icing-deicing cycles.
  • Existing solutions often fail due to wetting and loss of performance over time.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a robust, long-lasting anti-icing coating with enhanced deicing capabilities.
  • To investigate the use of fluorinated multiwalled carbon nanotubes (FMWCNTs) for improved coating performance.
  • To create a multifunctional coating with self-cleaning and self-healing properties for sustained effectiveness.

Main Methods:

  • A spray process was used to construct an amphiphobic coating from FMWCNTs and polyurethane.
  • The coating's photothermal conversion efficiency was evaluated under sunlight irradiation.
  • A layered coating system (photothermal, thermal-conductive, thermal-protective) was designed to optimize heat distribution.

Main Results:

  • The FMWCNT-based coating demonstrated excellent amphiphobicity and efficient photothermal conversion.
  • The coating exhibited rapid deicing and defrosting under sunlight, even in extremely low temperatures.
  • A layered system enhanced heat distribution, ensuring rapid deicing across the entire surface.
  • Outdoor experiments confirmed rapid snow melting and removal in a winter environment.

Conclusions:

  • The developed multifunctional photothermal deicing coating offers a robust and durable solution for ice prevention and removal.
  • Its self-healing and self-cleaning properties contribute to a long service life.
  • The coating shows significant potential for widespread application in outdoor environments prone to icing.