Recent advances in bioinspired superhydrophobic ice-proof surfaces: challenges and prospects

Bionic superhydrophobic ice-proof surfaces inspired by natural biology show great potential in daily life. They have attracted wide research interest due to their promising and wide applications in offshore equipment, transportation, power transmission, communication, energy, etc . The flourishing d...

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Published in:Nanoscale 2022-04, Vol.14 (16), p.596-5993
Main Authors: Feng, Xiaoming, Zhang, Xiaowei, Tian, Guizhong
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biomimetic Materials - chemistry
Biomimetics
Bionics
Communications equipment
Humans
Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Interactions
Hydrophobic surfaces
Hydrophobicity
Ice
Ice accumulation
Ice formation
Low temperature resistance
Surface Properties
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Summary:Bionic superhydrophobic ice-proof surfaces inspired by natural biology show great potential in daily life. They have attracted wide research interest due to their promising and wide applications in offshore equipment, transportation, power transmission, communication, energy, etc . The flourishing development of superhydrophobic ice-proof surfaces has been witnessed due to the availability of various fabrication methods. These surfaces can effectively inhibit the accumulation of ice, thereby ensuring the safety of human life and property. This review highlights the latest advances in bio-inspired superhydrophobic ice-proof materials. Firstly, several familiar cold-resistant creatures with well-organized texture structures are listed briefly, which provide an excellent template for the design of bioinspired ice-proof surfaces. Next, the advantages and disadvantages of the current techniques for the preparation of superhydrophobic ice-proof surfaces are also analyzed in depth. Subsequently, the theoretical knowledge on icing formation and three passive ice-proof strategies are introduced in detail. Afterward, the recent progress in improving the durability of ice-proof surfaces is emphasized. Finally, the remaining challenges and promising breakthroughs in this field are briefly discussed. The latest developments in the ice-proof materials, preparation technology, anti-icing strategies and durability of bionic superhydrophobic anti-icing surfaces are summarized in detail.
ISSN:2040-3364
2040-3372
DOI:10.1039/d2nr00964a