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Fabrication of Superhydrophobic Metal Surfaces for Anti-Icing Applications
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A high throughput tensile ice adhesion measurement system.

Kiana Mirshahidi1, Kamran Alasvand Zarasvand1, Wenting Luo1

  • 1Okanagan Polymer Engineering Research & Applications Laboratory, School of Engineering, University of British Columbia, Kelowna, BC, Canada.

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|May 2, 2022
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Accurately measuring ice adhesion strength is key for developing ice-phobic materials. This study introduces a novel, low-cost device for precisely quantifying tensile ice adhesion, advancing anti-icing surface design.

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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Surface Engineering
  • Tribology

Background:

  • Accurate measurement of ice adhesion strength is crucial for designing effective ice-phobic surfaces.
  • Existing methods often focus on shear stress, limiting understanding of tensile adhesion.
  • Elastomers show promise for anti-icing due to interfacial cavitation under tension.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and construct a high-throughput, low-cost device for measuring tensile ice adhesion strength.
  • To present the design rationale and construction details of the novel measurement system.
  • To characterize the performance and precision of the developed tensile ice adhesion measurement setup.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a novel device for high-throughput, low-cost tensile ice adhesion strength measurement.
Keywords:
IcephobicInterfacial cavitationTensile adhesion measurement deviceTensile ice adhesion systemTension-mediated fracture

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  • Experimental characterization of the device's performance by varying key parameters.
  • Systematic testing including adjustments to temperature, pull-off speed, substrate thickness, and interfacial area.

    • Main Results:

    • Successful design and construction of a functional tensile ice adhesion measurement system.
    • Experimental validation demonstrating the system's capability to measure ice adhesion under varying conditions.
    • Characterization of the system's precision and reliability for diverse surface materials.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed device offers a precise and cost-effective method for quantifying tensile ice adhesion.
    • This advancement facilitates the design and screening of novel materials with improved ice-phobic properties.
    • The findings contribute to the broader field of anti-icing surface technology and material science.