Research Progress of Photothermal Superhydrophobic Surfaces for Anti-Icing/Deicing
Photothermal superhydrophobic surfaces with micro/nano-structured morphologies have emerged as promising candidates for anti-icing and deicing applications due to their exceptional water repellency and efficient solar-to-thermal conversion. These surfaces synergistically integrate the passive icepho...
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| author | Hui Gao Tianjun Yin Jieyin Ma Yuqin Zhou Ke Li Jiayi Bao |
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| description | Photothermal superhydrophobic surfaces with micro/nano-structured morphologies have emerged as promising candidates for anti-icing and deicing applications due to their exceptional water repellency and efficient solar-to-thermal conversion. These surfaces synergistically integrate the passive icephobicity of superhydrophobic coatings with the active heating capability of photothermal materials, offering energy-efficient and environmentally friendly solutions for sectors such as aviation, wind energy, and transportation. Hence, they have received widespread attention in recent years. This review provides a comprehensive overview of recent advances in photothermal superhydrophobic coatings, focusing on their anti-icing/deicing mechanisms, surface wettability, and photothermal conversion performance for anti-icing/deicing applications. Special emphasis is placed on material categories, including metals and their compounds, carbon-based materials, and polymers, analyzing their structural features and application effectiveness. Furthermore, the application of anti-icing/deicing in various fields is described. Finally, perspectives on future development are presented, including pursuing fluorine-free, cost-effective, and multifunctional coatings to meet the growing demand for innovative, sustainable anti-icing/deicing technologies. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-19291f0a16be473fa5d07e907e5a3d872025-08-20T01:49:28ZengMDPI AGMolecules1420-30492025-04-01309186510.3390/molecules30091865Research Progress of Photothermal Superhydrophobic Surfaces for Anti-Icing/DeicingHui Gao0Tianjun Yin1Jieyin Ma2Yuqin Zhou3Ke Li4Jiayi Bao5School of Aeronautic Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, ChinaSchool of Aeronautic Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, ChinaSchool of Aeronautic Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, ChinaSchool of Aeronautic Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, ChinaSchool of Aeronautic Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, ChinaSchool of Aeronautic Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, ChinaPhotothermal superhydrophobic surfaces with micro/nano-structured morphologies have emerged as promising candidates for anti-icing and deicing applications due to their exceptional water repellency and efficient solar-to-thermal conversion. These surfaces synergistically integrate the passive icephobicity of superhydrophobic coatings with the active heating capability of photothermal materials, offering energy-efficient and environmentally friendly solutions for sectors such as aviation, wind energy, and transportation. Hence, they have received widespread attention in recent years. This review provides a comprehensive overview of recent advances in photothermal superhydrophobic coatings, focusing on their anti-icing/deicing mechanisms, surface wettability, and photothermal conversion performance for anti-icing/deicing applications. Special emphasis is placed on material categories, including metals and their compounds, carbon-based materials, and polymers, analyzing their structural features and application effectiveness. Furthermore, the application of anti-icing/deicing in various fields is described. Finally, perspectives on future development are presented, including pursuing fluorine-free, cost-effective, and multifunctional coatings to meet the growing demand for innovative, sustainable anti-icing/deicing technologies.https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/9/1865photothermalsuperhydrophobic surfacesanti-icing/deicingadvanced coatingsapplications |
| spellingShingle | Hui Gao Tianjun Yin Jieyin Ma Yuqin Zhou Ke Li Jiayi Bao Research Progress of Photothermal Superhydrophobic Surfaces for Anti-Icing/Deicing Molecules photothermal superhydrophobic surfaces anti-icing/deicing advanced coatings applications |
| title | Research Progress of Photothermal Superhydrophobic Surfaces for Anti-Icing/Deicing |
| title_full | Research Progress of Photothermal Superhydrophobic Surfaces for Anti-Icing/Deicing |
| title_fullStr | Research Progress of Photothermal Superhydrophobic Surfaces for Anti-Icing/Deicing |
| title_full_unstemmed | Research Progress of Photothermal Superhydrophobic Surfaces for Anti-Icing/Deicing |
| title_short | Research Progress of Photothermal Superhydrophobic Surfaces for Anti-Icing/Deicing |
| title_sort | research progress of photothermal superhydrophobic surfaces for anti icing deicing |
| topic | photothermal superhydrophobic surfaces anti-icing/deicing advanced coatings applications |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/9/1865 |
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