Recent advances in photothermal anti-/de-icing materials

J Shi, S Ke, F Wang, W Wang, C Wang - Chemical Engineering Journal, 2024 - Elsevier
Photothermal anti-/de-icing materials (PA/DIMs) have attracted significant attention due to
their potential in addressing surface ice formation. To date, improved durability and harsh …

Membrane-encapsulated, moisture-desorptive passive cooling for high-performance, ultra-low-cost, and long-duration electronics thermal management

Z Sui, Y Sui, Z Ding, H Lin, F Li, R Yang, W Wu - Device, 2023 - cell.com
Passive thermal management strategies are one of the most promising ways to reduce
energy consumption for intermittent heat dissipation. However, the existing strategies …

A review of condensation frosting—mechanisms and promising solutions

T Gu, Y Zhao, Y Liu, D Wang - Crystals, 2023 - mdpi.com
Icing in the form of condensation frosting occurs ubiquitously in our daily life and numerous
industrial applications. As the frost layer mostly comprises mixed microscopic dendrites and …

Potential Analysis of Atmospheric Water Harvesting Technologies from the Perspective of “Trading-in Energy for Water”

HJ Li, L Cheng, P Sun, FF Li, J Qiu - Water, 2023 - mdpi.com
An applicable, high-volume, and sustainable water uptake technology can alleviate
freshwater shortages, improve the energy utilization rate and promote the development of …

Advanced Anti‐Icing Strategies and Technologies by Macrostructured Photothermal Storage Superhydrophobic Surfaces

F Chu, Z Hu, Y Feng, NC Lai, X Wu… - Advanced …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Water is the source of life and civilization, but water icing causes catastrophic damage to
human life and diverse industrial processes. Currently, superhydrophobic surfaces (inspired …

Suppressing condensation frosting using micropatterned ice walls

Z Zuo, Y Zhao, K Li, H Zhang, C Yang - Applied Thermal Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
Condensation frosting is encountered ubiquitously in our daily life and numerous industrial
applications, rooting many detrimental consequences in heat transfer and mechanical …

Boosting atmospheric water harvesting with a solar-driven humidity-adaptable membrane device

Y Jin, N Ghaffour - Device, 2024 - cell.com
Atmospheric water harvesting (AWH) is vital to supplying freshwater in arid regions. Sorbent-
based harvesting stands out because it can adapt to weather conditions and utilize low …

Boosting all-weather atmospheric vapor harvesting with membrane distillation system powered by solar energy

Y Jin, N Ghaffour - 2023 - repository.kaust.edu.sa
Atmospheric vapor harvesting represents an important freshwater supply. Sorbent-based
atmospheric vapor harvesting stands out because it can adapt to various weather conditions …

Boosting all-weather atmospheric water vapor harvesting with a solar-driven membrane system

Y Jin, NE Ghaffour - 2023 - repository.kaust.edu.sa
Atmospheric water vapor harvesting (AVH) is vital to supply fresh water in arid regions.
Sorbent-based harvesting stands out because it can adapt to weather conditions and utilize …