[HTML][HTML] Surface modifications to enhance dropwise condensation

A Goswami, SC Pillai, G McGranaghan - Surfaces and Interfaces, 2021 - Elsevier
Condensation is of paramount importance in numerous technological applications where
phase change processes take place. The physical nature of condensation from vapor to …

Review of droplet dynamics and dropwise condensation enhancement: Theory, experiments and applications

X Wang, B Xu, Z Chen, D Del Col, D Li, L Zhang… - Advances in Colloid and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Droplet dynamics and condensation phenomena are widespread in nature and industrial
applications, and the fundamentals of various technological applications. Currently, with the …

Robust anti-icing superhydrophobic aluminum alloy surfaces by grafting fluorocarbon molecular chains

V Rico, J Mora, P García, A Agüero, A Borrás… - Applied Materials …, 2020 - Elsevier
Infusion of low surface tension liquids in nanostructured surfaces is currently used to
promote an anti-icing response, although the long term stability of these systems is often …

Sprayable thin and robust carbon nanofiber composite coating for extreme jumping dropwise condensation performance

M Donati, CWE Lam, A Milionis… - Advanced Materials …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Condensation of water on metallic surfaces is critical for multiple energy conversion
processes. Enhancement in condensation heat transfer efficiency often requires surface …

Controlling the condensation of vapor by electric field: A molecular dynamics simulation study

P Wang, B Min, L Wei, X Chen, Z Wang, Z Chen… - Applied Surface …, 2022 - Elsevier
In this study, the initial stages of the condensation processes of water vapor under a series
of constant electric fields and alternative electric fields parallel to the surface are carried out …

Functional microdroplet self-dislodging icephobic surfaces: A review from mechanism to synergic morphology

X Zhou, G Yang, C Li, J Wu - Applied Thermal Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
For the challenge of burgeoning anti-icing applications in the space vehicles and airplanes
territory, droplet self-dislodging phenomena provide a promising prospect owing to a …

Experimental study on anti-icing performance of NS-DBD plasma actuator

J Chen, H Liang, Y Wu, B Wei, G Zhao, M Tian, L Xie - Applied Sciences, 2018 - mdpi.com
An experimental study was conducted to evaluate the anti-icing performance of NS-DBD
plasma actuator under the conditions of airflow speed U= 65 m/s, ambient temperature T …

Self-replenishing superhydrophobic durable polymeric nanocomposite coatings for heat exchanger channels in thermal management applications

T Bharathidasan, S Sathiyanaryanan - Progress in Organic Coatings, 2020 - Elsevier
We developed two-coat polymeric nanocomposite coatings for the protection of steel
structures from the thermal and corrosive environment. To protect the steel structures, the …

Numerical and experimental investigation of the design of a piezoelectric de-icing system for small rotorcraft part 2/3: Investigation of transient vibration during …

E Villeneuve, C Volat, S Ghinet - Aerospace, 2020 - mdpi.com
The objective of this research project is divided in four parts:(1) to design a piezoelectric
actuator based de-icing system integrated to a flat plate experimental setup, develop a …

[HTML][HTML] Nanoarray-embedded hierarchical surfaces for highly durable dropwise condensation

Y Hu, K Jiang, KM Liew, LW Zhang - Research, 2022 - spj.science.org
Durable dropwise condensation of saturated vapor is of significance for heat transfer and
energy saving in extensive industrial applications. While numerous superhydrophobic …