Past progress in developing and application of anti-icing/deicing techniques on marine
vessels is reported and summarised in this paper. Icing, especially sea spray icing, seriously …

Research and development on superhydrophobic carbon nanostructures and their
nanocomposites have high industrial significance. Here, a comprehensive review of the …

The electric heating approach has aroused intense interest due to its high energy-saving
and environmental protection. The excellent features of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) make …

Background Freezing and refrigeration play an essential role in the quality preservation of
perishable food products, however, the undesired ice or frost accretion on freezing facility …

We developed a multi-functional graphene composite with electromagnetic interference
(EMI) shielding and de-icing properties. Two-dimensional graphene fillers were …

C arbon-black-modified carbon nanofibers were prepared by electrospinning, and the
effects of the carbon black content and processing temperature on the physical and …

In the aviation industry, the process of de-icing is critical for stable flying because of the
occurrence of airplane icing. To solve the icing problem, an electrical heating system is …

Superhydrophobic textiles and papers are important branches of superhydrophobic
surfaces. 1–3 Compared with pristine textiles and papers, superhydrophobic textiles and …

Superhydrophobic coatings and surfaces are being one of the most interesting topics in the
past few decades due to the use of the surfaces for wider industrial applications …