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  • Materials Science
  • Surface Science
  • Nanotechnology

Background:

  • Effective anti-icing mechanisms are crucial for preventing risks associated with unwanted ice formation on surfaces.
  • Existing fracture mechanics models for anti-icing coatings are primarily developed for soft surfaces, leaving hard surfaces poorly understood.
  • The factors governing ice adhesion strength and ice removal force on hard surfaces require further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the interface rupture between ice and hard solid substrates using molecular dynamics simulations.
  • To understand the scale-dependent effects of ice-surface interactions on ice adhesion and removal forces.
  • To establish a theoretical foundation for designing advanced anti-icing surfaces.

Main Methods:

  • Molecular dynamics simulations were employed to model the interface rupture between ice and a hard solid substrate.
  • The shearing behavior of ice cubes of varying lengths was analyzed to determine ice adhesion strength.
  • Comparison with continuum-scale cohesive zone modeling and experimental results was performed.

Main Results:

  • Ice adhesion strength on hard surfaces is dependent on the ice cube's length.
  • A nanoscale critical force-bearing length was identified.
  • Ice removal force scales with ice cube length below the critical length and stabilizes at a maximum value above it.

Conclusions:

  • The study reveals a maximum ice-removal force, consistent with strength-versus-toughness controlled de-icing regimes across different scales.
  • Ice-surface interactions intrinsically govern the toughness of the ice-solid interface.
  • Findings provide a theoretical basis for developing next-generation anti-icing surfaces.