The formation and accumulation of ice on various exposed surfaces are common and
unavoidable phenomena, which have detrimental effects on industrial production and daily …

Superhydrophobicity (SHP) is an incredible phenomenon of extreme water repellency of
surfaces ubiquitous in nature (Eg lotus leaves, butterfly wings, taro leaves, mosquito eyes …

Due to the need for high-performance insulating materials for high-voltage direct current
(HVDC) power cable applications, nanocomposite strategies that incorporate small amounts …

THV, a relatively new hydrophobic polymer, has found wide application from explosives to
sensors. Therefore, we decided to determine its Hansen Solubility Parameters (HSP)–one of …

Superhydrophobic surfaces (SHS) have been constructed and applied by multitudinous
methods in the past two decades. However, it is still a challenge to fabricate the staunch …

Thermal feathering of modern carbon nanomaterials (CNM), among them single walled
carbon nanohorns (SWCNH) and carbon nanoonions (CNO), in polyethylene (PE) is applied …

Cellulose films have attracted extensive interest in the field of burgeoning electronic devices.
However, it remains a challenge to simultaneously address the difficulties including facile …

Essential requirements of protective clothing with multi-scenario practicability deserve
intensive attention. Aramid fabric is widely used to protect industrial and outdoor workers …

In an effort to prevent or minimize icing hazards, techniques and materials for icing inhibition
and deicing have always been highly favored throughout human history. This work …

The review unveils the diverse applications of concerted polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)-
carbon nanomaterial (CNM) systems, spanning from electromagnetic interference shielding …