General information concerning different kinds of chemical additives used in the textile
industry has been described in this paper. The properties and applications of …

Photothermal materials are received considerable attention due to their broad solar
absorption and effective light-to-heat conversion feature. Superhydrophobic surfaces are …

Recent years have witnessed the explosive development of highly sensitive smart sensors
based on conductive polymer foam materials. However, the design and development of …

Given the environmental issues caused by the extensive use of conventional petroleum-
based packaging, this work proposes functional films based on commercial κ-carrageenan …

Smart windows hold promise for mitigating energy demand for indoor heating or cooling.
However, VO 2-based thermochromic smart windows face challenges such as high phase …

The real physical process of ice formation involves multiple droplets rather than a single
isolated one. Clarifying the mechanism of multi-droplet impact-freezing is important for …

Supraparticles are agglomerates of nano-and/or microparticles with sizes ranging from tens
to hundreds of microns, making them more accessible for handling and recovery than the …

Solar‐to‐thermal conversion is a direct and effective way to absorb sunlight for heat via the
rational design and control of photothermal materials. However, when exposed to water …

The risk of accidents caused by ice adhesion on critical aircraft surfaces is a significant
concern. To combat this, active ice protection systems (AIPS) are installed on aircraft, which …

Icing and ice accretion on aerodynamically critical surfaces of an aircraft increase drag,
reduce lift, and raise stalling speed, which pose significant safety hazards to aircraft while in …