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Construction of Robust Electrothermal Superhydrophobic Surface via Femtosecond Laser for Anti-Icing and Deicing

Molecules
Electrothermal superhydrophobic surfaces are regarded as possessing significant potential in anti-icing applications. However, their limited mechanical durability has constrained practical implementation.
Xuqiao Peng, Daqing Tian, Jingyang Li, Wenxuan Li, Ruisong Jiang, Chaolang Chen   +5 more
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Fish Scales: A Multifunctional Biomaterial from Nature

ENERGY &ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS, EarlyView.
Fish scales demonstrate nature's solution to impact protection through overlapping multilayered architecture. This biological design combines mineralized surfaces with collagen networks to achieve both flexibility and fracture resistance. The structural principles inspire advanced protective materials and biomedical implants, where damage tolerance ...
Liyao Dong, Xiaojie Sun, Xiguang Chen
wiley   +1 more source

An energy-free strategy to elevate anti-icing performance of superhydrophobic materials through interfacial airflow manipulation

Nature Communications
Superhydrophobic surfaces demonstrate excellent anti-icing performance under static conditions. However, they show a marked decrease in icing time under real flight conditions. Here we develop an anti-icing strategy using ubiquitous wind field to improve
Jiawei Jiang, Yizhou Shen, Yangjiangshan Xu, Zhen Wang, Jie Tao, Senyun Liu, Weilan Liu, Haifeng Chen   +7 more
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Closing the Loop in Agrivoltaics: A Radiative Cooling Coating for Synergistic Self‐Cleaning and Water Harvesting

ENERGY &ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS, EarlyView.
A nanostructured photonic‐thermal coating enables radiative‐cooling‐induced condensation and water harvesting, establishing a self‐sustaining agrivoltaics microclimate loop that transforms PV panels into active climate regulators. The integration of photovoltaic (PV) panels into agricultural landscapes (i.e., agrivoltaics) offers a promising path for ...
Saichao Dang, Abdul Rahim Siddiqui, Murali Gedda, Yuxuan Huang, Shakeel Ahmad, Jehad K. El‐Demellawi, Dan Daniel, Osman M. Bakr, Stefaan De Wolf, Hussam Qasem, Husam N. Alshareef, Qiaoqiang Gan   +11 more
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Robust superhydrophobic nanocomposite coatings [PDF]

, 2019
A solid surface is described as superhydrophobic when it possesses a large water contact angle (θw ≥ 150°) and a small contact angle hysteresis (Δθ ≤ 10°).
Chen, Zhuyang
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Air Stability of Sulfide Solid Electrolytes: From Theoretical Insights to Practical Solutions

ENERGY &ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS, EarlyView.
This paper reviews research progress on the air stability of SSEs, covering their instability mechanisms and modification strategies, while outlining core challenges and future directions for practical applications. Sulfide solid electrolytes are pivotal for enabling high‐performance all‐solid‐state batteries due to their high ionic conductivity and ...
Hongbing Ding, Yue Hu, Xin Li, Yang Su, Xinlu Wang, Hongbo Zhang, Guixia Liu, Wensheng Yu, Xiangting Dong, Jinxian Wang, Xin Wang   +10 more
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Recent Advances in Pickering Emulsion Templated Phase Change Material Microcapsules: Design, Fabrication, and Multifunctional Applications

ENERGY &ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS, EarlyView.
Fabrication process of phase change microcapsules using a Pickering emulsion template method and their subsequent applications. The increasing demand for efficient thermal energy storage systems has driven the development of phase change material microcapsules (PCMMs), which provide high energy‐storage density, reversible phase change, and reduced ...
Ziyan Li, Jinsheng Sun, Kaihe Lv, Chaozheng Liu, Meichun Li   +4 more
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Phase‐Change‐Activated Slippery Organogel Composite for All‐in‐One Anti‐Corrosion, Antifouling, and Self‐Cleaning

ENERGY &ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS, EarlyView.
A super‐slippery liquid‐infused composite organogel is engineered by localized interfacial grafting between hydrogel and oleogel networks, endowing the coating with a durable, multifunctional marine‐protective interface. Dynamic antifouling surfaces have emerged as a promising alternative, offering the potential for eco‐friendly and high‐performance ...
Mengsheng Xia, Chao Wang, Jiahao Ma, Jiwei Chen, Yixi Su, Junkai Gao, Weiqi Fu   +6 more
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Investigating wetting characteristics on microstructured surfaces for superhydrophobicity and metal microcasting

, 2009
The engineering of liquid behavior on surfaces is important for infrastructure, transportation, manufacturing, and sensing. Surfaces can be rendered superhydrophobic by microstructuring, and superhydrophobic devices could lead to practical corrosion ...
Cannon, Andrew H.
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Sprayable Polyolefin Sorbents Enabled by Bio‐Solvents for Large‐Scale Oil and Chemical Spill Recovery

ENERGY &ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS, EarlyView.
A sprayable POE‐based sorbent formulated with a green solvent blend of α‐pinene, D‐limonene, and p‐cymene enables rapid in situ film formation via solvent evaporation, allowing efficient pollutant capture. The system exhibits high oil uptake (37.3 g g−1) and effectively removes up to 60 mL of VLSFO under simulated marine spill conditions.
Youngmin Choi, Changwoo Nam
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