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  • Fabrication Of A Bionic Superhydrophobic Surface With Photothermal And Electrothermal Performance For All-weather Anti-icing.
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  • Fabrication Of A Bionic Superhydrophobic Surface With Photothermal And Electrothermal Performance For All-weather Anti-icing.

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    Fabrication of a Bionic Superhydrophobic Surface with Photothermal and Electrothermal Performance for All-Weather Anti-Icing.

    Jialun Zhao1, Guohuan Yu1, Guo Jiang1

    • 1Key Laboratory of Polymer Processing Engineering Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Technique and Equipment for Macromolecular Advanced Manufacturing, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, P. R. China.

    Langmuir : the ACS Journal of Surfaces and Colloids
    |March 15, 2025

    View abstract on PubMed

    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    This study presents a novel superhydrophobic material inspired by rose petals, offering all-weather anti-icing and deicing capabilities. The material combines photothermal and electrothermal properties for efficient ice prevention and removal.

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    Area of Science:

    • Materials Science
    • Surface Chemistry
    • Nanotechnology

    Background:

    • Ice accumulation poses significant challenges across various industries, necessitating advanced anti-icing and deicing solutions.
    • Existing materials often lack durability or efficiency in diverse environmental conditions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop an all-weather anti-icing/deicing material with combined photothermal and electrothermal functionalities.
    • To create a durable superhydrophobic surface inspired by natural structures.

    Main Methods:

    • Fabrication of polypropylene with bionic rose petal micro-/nanostructures and conductive carbon black (CB) using a template method.
    • Replication of rose petals with phenolic resin and spraying with CB.
    • Theoretical analysis of superhydrophobicity via contact angle, rolling angle, liquid-air contact area, and surface energy calculations.

    Main Results:

    • Achieved superhydrophobicity with a contact angle of 162.5° and a rolling angle of 2.5°.
    • Demonstrated low ice adhesion strength (6.06 kPa).
    • Enhanced photothermal performance and electrothermal conversion capability (up to 132 °C at 15 V).
    • Improved durability against UV light, acid immersion, and friction.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed Bionic PP/CB material exhibits excellent superhydrophobicity and ice adhesion properties.
    • Synergistic photothermal and electrothermal effects enable efficient all-weather anti-icing/deicing.
    • The material shows promise for low-cost, energy-efficient anti-icing applications.