Slippery liquid-infused porous surfaces (SLIPS) have emerged as a unique approach to
creating surfaces that can resist fouling when placed in contact with aqueous media, organic …

Liquid–vapor phase change including evaporation, boiling, and condensation is a
ubiquitous process found in power generation, desalination, thermal management, building …

Seventy percent of global electricity is generated by steam-cycle power plants. A
hydrophobic condenser surface within these plants could boost overall cycle efficiency by …

Slippery liquid-infused porous surfaces (SLIPS) show remarkable liquid repellency, making
them useful for many coating applications. The outstanding repellency of SLIPS comes from …

Superhydrophobicity is a remarkable adaptation observed in various natural surfaces, which
can potentially play a crucial role in the efficient functioning of numerous applications. The …

Slippery surfaces are sought after because of their wide range of applications in self-
cleaning, drag reduction, fouling resistance, enhanced condensation, biomedical implants …

Rapid implementation of renewable energy technologies has exacerbated the potential for
economic loss and safety concerns caused by ice and frost accretion, which occurs on the …

Metal additive manufacturing (AM) enables unparalleled design freedom for the
development of optimized devices in a plethora of applications. The requirement for the use …

Lubricant-impregnated surfaces (LIS) are promising as efficient liquid-repellent surfaces,
which comprise a surface lubricant layer stabilized by base solid structures. However, the …

Aluminum (Al) and its alloys have been widely used in aviation, shipbuilding, automobile
industry and other fields due to their excellent properties. However, the inherent …