Hierarchical Icephobic Surfaces with Enhanced Photothermal Performance for Sustainable Anti-Icing.

ABSTRACT: Icing remains a major challenge in industrial and environmental applications, leading to efficiency losses, safety hazards, and substantial economic impacts. Conventional deicing methods are energy-intensive and environmentally unsustainable, often requiring high energy inputs, extensive operational maintenance, or the use of harmful chemicals. These drawbacks underscore the need for advanced, scalable solutions that are both efficient and environmentally responsible. Here, the armored photothermal icephobic structured surface (APISS) is presented that combines superhydrophobicity and photothermal effects to deliver superior anti-icing performance. The APISS consists hierarchical micro-nanostructures with titanium nitride (TiN) nanoparticles encapsulated in a silica shell, ensuring excepti

SUBMITTER: Zhang L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12279169 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature