The superhydrophobic surfaces inspired by the lotus have excellent performances and are
known for their low contact angle hysteresis and smooth surfaces. However, there are still …

Ice protection techniques have attracted significant interest, notably in aerospace and wind
energy applications. However, the current solutions are mostly costly and inconvenient due …

Both anti-icing and deicing are significant for reducing ice disasters and economic losses.
Herein, a superhydrophobic photothermal coating with anti-icing and photothermal deicing …

A novel superhydrophobic coating composed of soft polydimethylsiloxane microspheres and
stiff SiO2 nanoparticles was developed and prepared. This superhydrophobic coating …

Ice formation and accretion on surfaces of instruments such as infrastructures, power lines
and aircrafts can trigger serious social danger, economic loss and threaten the safety of …

Transparent photothermal coatings are increasingly important in various fields, including
solar panels, front windshields, and aircraft windows, to prevent icing, which would …

Slippery liquid infused porous surface (SLIPS) inspired by the microstructure of carnivorous
Nepenthes has the potential to be used in a wide range of fields, including nautical …

Lubricant-infused surfaces have received increased attention because of their icephobic
characteristics. However, the rapid consumption of the lubricant negatively affects the life …

Slippery coatings based on lubricant-filled porous surfaces are a crucial class of repellent
materials, comprising micro/nanostructured substrates infused with a lubricating liquid …

Ranging from industrial facilities to residential infrastructure, functional surfaces
encompassing functionalities such as anti-fouling, fog collection, anti-corrosion, and anti …