Functional surfaces with attractive properties, such as superhydrophobicity and
omniphobicity often rely on the synergy between intrinsic material properties and dual scale …

Micro-nanostructured superhydrophobic surfaces (SHSs) are considered a promising
industrial solution to catastrophic ice accretion, eg, in aviation and powerlines. However …

This study aimed to investigate the superhydrophobic mechanism of kaolinite particles
modified with poly (dimethylsiloxane)(PDMS), which has potential as a superior hydrophobic …

This study dissects the use of room temperature ionic liquids (RT-ILs) in a dynamic surface
for anti-icing applications. Anti-icing properties of ILs-containing PDMS-based coatings …

The effect of particle loading on the wetting properties of coatings was investigated by
modifying a coating formulation based on hydrophilic silica nanoparticles and poly (acrylic …

This study examines the efficacy of icephobic polyurethane nanocomposite coatings in
mitigating corrosion on an aluminum substrate. A titanium-based conversion coating is …

Unwanted ice formations may cause severe functional degradations of facilities and also
have a negative impact on their lifespans. Avoiding and removing ice accumulation is …

Superhydrophilic coatings based on a hydrophilic silica nanoparticle suspension and Poly
(acrylic acid)(PAA) were prepared by dip coating. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and …

To tackle the formidable challenges posed by extreme cold weather events, significant
advancements have been made in developing functional surfaces capable of efficiently …

Hydrate adhesion is a challenging issue in some practical applications. However, most
current anti-hydrate coatings fail to maintain their properties when subject to crude oil and …