Sandhu, A;
Walker, OJ;
Nistal, A;
Choy, KL;
Clancy, AJ;
(2019)
Perfluoroalkane wax infused gels for effective, regenerating, anti-icing surfaces.
Chemical Communications
, 22
(55)
pp. 3215-3218.
10.1039/C8CC09818B.
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Abstract
Infusion of solid perfluoroalkanes into polydimethylsiloxane gels provides a simple route to regenerating deicing surfaces, with low adhesion strength from the lower inherent cohesive energy of the perfluoroalkanes. Further, these surfaces are more hydrophobic and environmentally stable than their alkane analogues. The result is a robust, regenerating surface which demonstrates low energy ice adhesion (19.6 kPa), hydrophobicity (>100°), delayed ice-formation kinetics (+75%), and minimal environmental contamination.
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