Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
  1. Home
  3. Research Domains
  5. Engineering
  7. Materials Engineering
  9. Wearable Materials
  11. A New Composite Material With Energy Storage, Electro/photo-thermal And Robust Super-hydrophobic Properties For High-efficiency Anti-icing/de-icing.
  1. Home
  3. Research Domains
  5. Engineering
  7. Materials Engineering
  9. Wearable Materials
  11. A New Composite Material With Energy Storage, Electro/photo-thermal And Robust Super-hydrophobic Properties For High-efficiency Anti-icing/de-icing.

Related Experiment Video

Fabrication of Superhydrophobic Metal Surfaces for Anti-Icing Applications
11:20

Fabrication of Superhydrophobic Metal Surfaces for Anti-Icing Applications

Published on: August 15, 2018

8.5K

A New Composite Material with Energy Storage, Electro/Photo-Thermal and Robust Super-Hydrophobic Properties for High-Efficiency Anti-Icing/De-Icing.

Zehui Zhao1,2, Yamei Wang1, Zelinlan Wang1

  • 1School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China.

Small (Weinheim an Der Bergstrasse, Germany)
|March 10, 2024

View abstract on PubMed

Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

This study introduces a novel composite material for all-weather anti-icing and de-icing. It efficiently prevents ice buildup on outdoor equipment using super-hydrophobic and electro-/photo-thermal properties.

Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Surface Chemistry
  • Energy Engineering

Background:

  • Ice accumulation on outdoor equipment poses significant challenges.
  • Developing efficient, energy-saving anti-icing/de-icing solutions is crucial for various applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a multifunctional composite material for passive anti-icing and active electro-/photo-thermal de-icing.
  • To create a material with energy storage capabilities for enhanced performance.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of a composite material using fluorinated epoxy resin and MWCNTs/PTFE particles for the top layer.
  • Incorporation of an oleogel layer for energy storage via phase transition.
  • Testing super-hydrophobicity, conductivity, durability, and de-icing efficiency under various conditions.
Keywords:
anti‐icing/de‐icingelectro/photo‐thermalenergy storagesuper‐hydrophobic

More Related Videos

TiO2-coated Hollow Glass Microspheres with Superhydrophobic and High IR-reflective Properties Synthesized by a Soft-chemistry Method
07:37

TiO2-coated Hollow Glass Microspheres with Superhydrophobic and High IR-reflective Properties Synthesized by a Soft-chemistry Method

Published on: April 26, 2017

10.1K
Fabricating Superhydrophobic Polymeric Materials for Biomedical Applications
09:22

Fabricating Superhydrophobic Polymeric Materials for Biomedical Applications

Published on: August 28, 2015

19.2K

Related Experiment Videos

Fabrication of Superhydrophobic Metal Surfaces for Anti-Icing Applications
11:20

Fabrication of Superhydrophobic Metal Surfaces for Anti-Icing Applications

Published on: August 15, 2018

8.5K
TiO2-coated Hollow Glass Microspheres with Superhydrophobic and High IR-reflective Properties Synthesized by a Soft-chemistry Method
07:37

TiO2-coated Hollow Glass Microspheres with Superhydrophobic and High IR-reflective Properties Synthesized by a Soft-chemistry Method

Published on: April 26, 2017

10.1K
Fabricating Superhydrophobic Polymeric Materials for Biomedical Applications
09:22

Fabricating Superhydrophobic Polymeric Materials for Biomedical Applications

Published on: August 28, 2015

19.2K

Related Concept Videos

Waterproofing and Anti-Bacterial Admixtures in Concrete01:22

Waterproofing and Anti-Bacterial Admixtures in Concrete

79
Concrete's susceptibility to water absorption is due to the capillary action within the pores of its hydrated cement paste. This action draws water in, creating the need for waterproofing admixtures to prevent such penetration. The efficacy of these admixtures is contingent upon the water pressure, with variations arising from different conditions such as rain, capillary rise, or hydrostatic pressure in structures intended to hold water.
Waterproofing admixtures render concrete hydrophobic,...
79
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Main Results:

  • The developed material exhibits super-hydrophobicity (water contact angle > 155°) and good conductivity (> 69 S m⁻¹).
  • The material demonstrated durable super-hydrophobic properties against tape peeling and sandpaper abrasion.
  • Efficient electro-/photo-thermal de-icing and all-day anti-icing performance were achieved, with energy savings due to the oleogel layer.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed composite material offers a novel and effective strategy for practical anti-icing/de-icing applications.
  • The combination of passive super-hydrophobicity and active thermal de-icing provides a versatile solution for ice-related problems.