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This study developed a novel gel material for effective anti-icing in ultralow temperatures. The gel demonstrates prolonged freezing delay and low ice adhesion, crucial for harsh environments.

Keywords:
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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Surface Chemistry
  • Cryogenics

Background:

  • Developing materials with low ice adhesion and durable anti-icing properties is critical for ultralow temperature environments (≤-30 °C).
  • Existing solutions often face challenges in maintaining performance under extreme cold and prolonged use.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a novel gel material for effective anti-icing applications at ultralow temperatures.
  • To investigate the ice adhesion, freezing delay, and durability of the developed gel.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesized a gel material using a polymer matrix (copolymer of polyurethane and acrylamide) and ethylene glycol (EG) as an anti-icing agent.
  • Evaluated anti-icing performance through droplet freezing delay tests at -30 °C.
  • Measured ice adhesion strength at -10 °C and -50 °C.
  • Assessed durability via repeated icing/deicing cycles and mechanical scratch tests.

Main Results:

  • The gel exhibited a prolonged droplet freezing delay of approximately 322 s at -30 °C.
  • Ice adhesion strength was measured at 1.1 kPa at -10 °C and 39.8 kPa at -50 °C.
  • The material showed excellent durability, maintaining ice adhesion below 20.0 kPa after 25 cycles and scratch tests.
  • Hydrogen bonds between EG and the polymer matrix enhanced thermal durability and reduced EG depletion.

Conclusions:

  • The developed gel material demonstrates significant potential for anti-icing applications in harsh, ultralow temperature environments.
  • Its unique composition and properties offer a promising solution for challenges in polar regions and similar conditions.
  • The material's durability and sustained anti-icing performance are attributed to synergistic interactions within the gel structure.