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Ma W, Sergeev AA, Asif MB, Pan Y, Wang H, Li K, Safari A, Yang J, Huang B, Wong KS, Li Y, Yan X, Yao S. Robust All-Day Frostphobic Surfaces. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:44174-44185. [PMID: 39115331 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c06425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/23/2024]
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The application of solar-thermal surfaces for antifrosting and defrosting has emerged as a passive and environmentally friendly approach to mitigate the negative consequences of frost formation, such as structural damage and reduced heat transfer efficiency. However, achieving robust all-day frostphobicity solely through interfacial modification and solar-thermal effects is challenging in practical applications: The thick frost that accumulates at night strongly scatters solar radiation, rendering the solar-thermal coatings ineffective during the daytime. Additionally, these nanostructured coatings are susceptible to wear and tear when exposed to the outdoors for extended periods of time. To address these challenges, we present an innovative frostphobic surface that incorporates V-grooved structures with superhydrophobic solar-thermal layers (VSSs). The out-of-plane gradient structures facilitate spatially regulated vapor diffusion, an enhanced photothermal effect, and robust water repellency. These features not only prevent frost from covering the entire surface overnight, enabling effective solar-thermal defrosting during the daytime, but also protect the surface from deterioration. The combined merits ensure robust all-day frostphobicity and exceptional durability, making the VSS surface promising for practical applications and extending the lifespan in extreme environments.
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- Wei Ma
- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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- Department of Physics and William Mong Institute of Nano Science and Technology, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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- Department of Physics and William Mong Institute of Nano Science and Technology, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- School of Energy and Power Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
- HKUST Shenzhen-Hong Kong Collaborative Innovation Research Institute, Shenzhen 518048, China
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Li Z, Zhang JH, Li J, Wang S, Zhang L, He CY, Lin P, Melhi S, Yang T, Yamauchi Y, Xu X. Dynamical Janus-Like Behavior Excited by Passive Cold-Heat Modulation in the Earth-Sun/Universe System: Opportunities and Challenges. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2309397. [PMID: 38644343 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202309397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2023] [Revised: 03/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/23/2024]
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The utilization of solar-thermal energy and universal cold energy has led to many innovative designs that achieve effective temperature regulation in different application scenarios. Numerous studies on passive solar heating and radiation cooling often operate independently (or actively control the conversion) and lack a cohesive framework for deep connections. This work provides a concise overview of the recent breakthroughs in solar heating and radiation cooling by employing a mechanism material in the application model. Furthermore, the utilization of dynamic Janus-like behavior serves as a novel nexus to elucidate the relationship between solar heating and radiation cooling, allowing for the analysis of dynamic conversion strategies across various applications. Additionally, special discussions are provided to address specific requirements in diverse applications, such as optimizing light transmission for clothing or window glass. Finally, the challenges and opportunities associated with the development of solar heating and radiation cooling applications are underscored, which hold immense potential for substantial carbon emission reduction and environmental preservation. This work aims to ignite interest and lay a solid foundation for researchers to conduct in-depth studies on effective and self-adaptive regulation of cooling and heating.
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- Zhengtong Li
- State Key Laboratory of Hydrology-Water Resources and Hydraulic Engineering, Yangtze Institute for Conservation and Development, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, China
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- School of Electronic Information Engineering, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, 010021, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Hydrology-Water Resources and Hydraulic Engineering, Yangtze Institute for Conservation and Development, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Hydrology-Water Resources and Hydraulic Engineering, Yangtze Institute for Conservation and Development, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Hydrology-Water Resources and Hydraulic Engineering, Yangtze Institute for Conservation and Development, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, China
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- Laboratory of Clean Energy Chemistry and Materials, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Hydrology-Water Resources and Hydraulic Engineering, Yangtze Institute for Conservation and Development, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Bisha, Bisha, 61922, Saudi Arabia
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- State Key Laboratory of Hydrology-Water Resources and Hydraulic Engineering, Yangtze Institute for Conservation and Development, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, China
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN), The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, 4072, Australia
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, South Korea
- Department of Materials Process Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University, Nagoya, 464-8603, Japan
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- Department of Materials Process Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University, Nagoya, 464-8603, Japan
- Marine Science and Technology College, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan, 316022, China
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Yan Y, Wei L, Shao J, Qiu X, Zhang X, Cui X, Huang J, Ge S. A Near-Infrared Photothermal-Responsive Underwater Adhesive with Tough Adhesion and Antibacterial Properties. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2310870. [PMID: 38453669 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202310870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2023] [Revised: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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Developing tunable underwater adhesives that possess tough adhesion in service and easy detachment when required remains challenging. Herein, a strategy is proposed to design a near infrared (NIR) photothermal-responsive underwater adhesive by incorporating MXene (Ti3C2Tx)-based nanoparticles within isocyanate-modified polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) polymer chains. The developed adhesive exhibits long-term and tough adhesion with an underwater adhesion strength reaching 5.478 MPa. Such strong adhesion is mainly attributed to the covalent bonds and hydrogen bonds at the adhesive-substrate interface. By making use of the photothermal-response of MXene-based nanoparticles and the thermal response of PDMS-based chains, the adhesive possesses photothermal-responsive performance, exhibiting sharply diminished adhesion under NIR irradiation. Such NIR-triggered tunable adhesion allows for easy and active detachment of the adhesive when needed. Moreover, the underwater adhesive exhibits photothermal antibacterial property, making it highly desirable for underwater applications. This work enhances the understanding of photothermal-responsive underwater adhesion, enabling the design of tunable underwater adhesives for biomedical and engineering applications.
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- Yonggan Yan
- Department of Periodontology & Tissue Engineering and Regeneration, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University & Shandong Key Laboratory of Oral Tissue Regeneration & Shandong Engineering Research Center of Dental Materials and Oral Tissue Regeneration & Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, China
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- Key Laboratory of High Efficiency and Clean Mechanical Manufacture of Ministry of Education, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250061, China
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- Department of Periodontology & Tissue Engineering and Regeneration, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University & Shandong Key Laboratory of Oral Tissue Regeneration & Shandong Engineering Research Center of Dental Materials and Oral Tissue Regeneration & Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, China
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Colloid and Interface Chemistry of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250100, China
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- Advanced Interdisciplinary Technology Research Center, National Innovation Institute of Defense Technology, Beijing, 100071, China
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- Key Laboratory of High Efficiency and Clean Mechanical Manufacture of Ministry of Education, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250061, China
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- Department of Periodontology & Tissue Engineering and Regeneration, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University & Shandong Key Laboratory of Oral Tissue Regeneration & Shandong Engineering Research Center of Dental Materials and Oral Tissue Regeneration & Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250012, China
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Xuan S, Yin H, Li G, Yang Y, Wang Y, Liu J, Liu S, Li X, Song Y, Wu T, Yin K. Femtosecond laser composite manufactured double-bionic micro-nano structure for efficient photothermal anti-icing/deicing. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2024; 11:3561-3572. [PMID: 38932603 DOI: 10.1039/d4mh00500g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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The solar anti-icing/deicing (SADI) strategy represents an environmentally friendly approach for removing ice efficiently. However, the extensive use of photothermal materials could negatively impact financial performance. Therefore, enhancing light utilization efficiency, especially by optimizing the design of a structure with a low content of photothermal materials, has rapidly become a focal point of research. Drawing inspiration from the antireflective micro-nano structure of compound eyes and the thermal insulating hollow structure of polar bear hair, we proposed a new strategy to design a bionic micro-nano hollow film (MNHF). The MNHF was created using a composite manufacturing process that combines femtosecond laser ablation with template transfer techniques. Both theoretical simulations and empirical tests have confirmed that this structure significantly improves photothermal conversion efficiency and thermal radiation capability. Compared to plane film, the photothermal conversion efficiency of MNHF is increased by 45.85%. Under 1.5 sun, the equilibrium temperature of MNHF can reach 73.8 °C. Moreover, even after 10 icing-deicing cycles, MNHF maintains an ultra-low ice adhesion strength of 1.8 ± 0.3 kPa. Additionally, the exceptional mechanical stability, chemical resistance, and self-cleaning capabilities of the MNHF make its practical application feasible. This innovative structure paves the way for designing cost-effective and robust surfaces for efficient photothermal anti-icing/deicing on airplane wings.
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- Sensen Xuan
- School of Manufacture Science and Engineering, School of Information Engineering, Key Laboratory of Testing Technology for Manufacturing Process, Ministry of Education, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, P. R. China.
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- School of Manufacture Science and Engineering, School of Information Engineering, Key Laboratory of Testing Technology for Manufacturing Process, Ministry of Education, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, P. R. China.
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- School of Manufacture Science and Engineering, School of Information Engineering, Key Laboratory of Testing Technology for Manufacturing Process, Ministry of Education, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, P. R. China.
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- School of Manufacture Science and Engineering, School of Information Engineering, Key Laboratory of Testing Technology for Manufacturing Process, Ministry of Education, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, P. R. China.
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- School of Manufacture Science and Engineering, School of Information Engineering, Key Laboratory of Testing Technology for Manufacturing Process, Ministry of Education, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, P. R. China.
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- School of Manufacture Science and Engineering, School of Information Engineering, Key Laboratory of Testing Technology for Manufacturing Process, Ministry of Education, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Icing and Anti/Deicing, China Aerodynamics Research and Development Center, Mianyang 621000, P. R. China.
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- School of Manufacture Science and Engineering, School of Information Engineering, Key Laboratory of Testing Technology for Manufacturing Process, Ministry of Education, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, P. R. China.
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- School of Manufacture Science and Engineering, School of Information Engineering, Key Laboratory of Testing Technology for Manufacturing Process, Ministry of Education, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, P. R. China.
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Nano photonics and Devices, School of Physics, Central South University, Changsha 410083, P. R. China.
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Nano photonics and Devices, School of Physics, Central South University, Changsha 410083, P. R. China.
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Zhao Y, Peng B, Liu L, Fu Y, Zhao T, Chi W, Li D, Ji D, Wang X, Wang D. Scalable Preparation of Liquid Infused Coatings for Lubrication of 10 3 m 2 Dry Ski Slopes. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2024. [PMID: 39074038 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.4c00015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/31/2024]
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To facilitate effective training for freestyle skiers on artificial dry ski slopes, it is crucial to reduce the friction coefficient of the slopes and closely match it with that of snow. Traditional lubrication methods, such as water or soapy water, come with multiple disadvantages, including water waste, which leads to environmental pollution, short-lived effectiveness, and high costs. In this study, we have successfully developed a method for the scalable preparation of a liquid-infused coating (LIC) by tandem spraying inexpensive and environmentally friendly SiO2 particles and silicone oil lubricants. Experimental results showed that the resulting LIC is capable of imparting slippery properties to various surfaces, regardless of the surface chemistry. Moreover, the presence of LIC could reduce the friction coefficient significantly. By carefully regulating the surface composition, we achieved a friction coefficient of 0.059 between a snowboard and the LIC-functionalized ski slope, closely matching that between the snowboard and snow in a typical skiing competition venue (∼0.06). We successfully applied LIC onto 103 m2 dry ski slopes, providing a training ground for professional freestyle skiers.
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- Yuehua Zhao
- Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China
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- Department of Kinesiology, Shenyang Sport University, Shenyang 110102, China
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- School of Science, Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education on Safe Mining of Deep Metal Mines, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China
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- School of Science, Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education on Safe Mining of Deep Metal Mines, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China
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- School of Science, Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education on Safe Mining of Deep Metal Mines, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China
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- Winter Sports Administrative Center of the General Administration of Sport of China, Beijing 100044, China
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- Department of Kinesiology, Shenyang Sport University, Shenyang 110102, China
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China
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Wang Y, Zhang K, Cui X, Zhao Z, Wang Z, Liu G, Zhang Y, Zhu Y, Chen J, Sun S, Liu X, Chen H. A Transparent Photo/Electrothermal Composite Coating with Liquid-like Slippery Property for All-Day Anti-/De-Icing. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024. [PMID: 39069698 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c03683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/30/2024]
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A photo/electrothermal surface can convert sunlight and electricity into heat to solve icing problems. The combination of active photo/electrothermal surfaces with passive slippery surfaces provides a highly efficient strategy for all-day anti/deicing. However, the lack of transparency remains a primary impediment to the widespread application of these anti-icing measures in photovoltaics, windshields, and other fields. Herein, we report a bilayer transparent photo/electrothermal coating with a liquid-like slippery property for all-day anti/deicing. The prepared coating exhibits ultraslippery, low ice adhesion, and enhanced stability properties through covalent grafting of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) brushes in a cross-linked skeleton of epoxy. Moreover, the coating demonstrates a visible transmittance of up to 77% and effectively absorbs ultraviolet and near-infrared light due to the addition of ultraviolet and infrared absorbers, resulting in a temperature increase under sun illumination. The bottom indium tin oxide layer is fabricated to provide the composite coating with electrothermal capability, so that it can achieve all-weather deicing. The coupling of photo/electrothermal and slippery properties can promote the rapid removal of grown ice in a short time. The slippery properties and their exceptional durability under mechanical, optical, and thermal conditions render the composite coatings highly promising for engineering applications.
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- Yamei Wang
- School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
- Key Laboratory of Icing and Anti/De-icing, China Aerodynamics Research and Development Center, Mianyang, Sichuan 621000, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050018, China
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- Group of Biomimetic Smart Materials, Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences & Shandong Energy Institute, Songling Road 189, Qingdao 266101, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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Dhar M, Sarkar D, Das A, Rahaman SKA, Ghosh D, Manna U. 'Rewritable' and 'liquid-specific' recognizable wettability pattern. Nat Commun 2024; 15:5838. [PMID: 38992010 PMCID: PMC11239882 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-49807-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2024] [Indexed: 07/13/2024] Open
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Bio-inspired surfaces with wettability patterns display a unique ability for liquid manipulations. Sacrificing anti-wetting property for confining liquids irrespective of their surface tension (γLV), remains a widely accepted basis for developing wettability patterns. In contrast, we introduce a 'liquid-specific' wettability pattern through selectively sacrificing the slippery property against only low γLV (<30 mN m-1) liquids. This design includes a chemically reactive crystalline network of phase-transitioning polymer, which displays an effortless sliding of both low and high γLV liquids. Upon its strategic chemical modification, droplets of low γLV liquids fail to slide, rather spill arbitrarily on the tilted interface. In contrast, droplets of high γLV liquids continue to slide on the same modified interface. Interestingly, the phase-transition driven rearrangement of crystalline network allows to revert the slippery property against low γLV liquids. Here, we report a 'rewritable' and 'liquid-specific' wettability pattern for high throughput screening, separating, and remoulding non-aqueous liquids.
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- Manideepa Dhar
- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology-Guwahati, Guwahati, Assam, 781039, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology-Guwahati, Guwahati, Assam, 781039, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology-Guwahati, Guwahati, Assam, 781039, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology-Guwahati, Guwahati, Assam, 781039, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology-Guwahati, Guwahati, Assam, 781039, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology-Guwahati, Guwahati, Assam, 781039, India.
- Centre for Nanotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology-Guwahati, Guwahati, Assam, 781039, India.
- Jyoti and Bhupat Mehta School of Health Science & Technology, Indian Institute of Technology-Guwahati, Guwahati, Assam, 781039, India.
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Li Z, Liu Y, Liu Y, Feng K, Li J, Wu Y, Zhou F. Robust Transparent Photothermal Omniphobic Coating for Efficient Anti/Deicing and Antifogging. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:35805-35814. [PMID: 38916412 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c06623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/26/2024]
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Icing and fogging on optical material surfaces bring various problems in daily life. Recently, some photothermal coatings have been reported to prevent the condensation or freeze of water droplets by increasing the surface temperature. However, it is a great challenge to apply them in practical conditions due to their opaqueness and poor mechanical wear-resistant property. In this work, we constructed a robust transparent photothermal omniphobic coating with a simple dip-coating technique. In the coating system, photothermal polypyrrole nanoparticles are introduced into inorganic silica networks, and then polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) brushes were grafted on the inorganic silica layer to endow the surface with omniphobicity and stain resistance. The transparency and photothermal capacity of the coating can be regulated by the deposition times of the coating. In addition, the coating has an excellent anti/deicing property and reduces ice adhesion obviously due to the existence of "liquid-like" PDMS brushes. More importantly, the coating presents outstanding mechanical wear-resistant and self-lubricating properties that can endure several thousand friction cycles without performance loss. The mechanically robust photothermal omniphobic coating gives a feasible approach to anti-icing and antifogging of transparent substrates under sunlight irradiation.
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- Zhengyuan Li
- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Science, Lanzhou, Gansu 730000, China
- Qingdao Centre of Resource Chemistry and New Materials, Shandong, Qingdao 266100, China
- Centre of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Science, Lanzhou, Gansu 730000, China
- Yantai Zhongke Research Institute of Advanced Materials and Green Chemical Engineering, Shandong Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Green Manufacturing at Yantai, Shandong, Yantai 264006, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Science, Lanzhou, Gansu 730000, China
- Yantai Zhongke Research Institute of Advanced Materials and Green Chemical Engineering, Shandong Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Green Manufacturing at Yantai, Shandong, Yantai 264006, China
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- Yantai Zhongke Research Institute of Advanced Materials and Green Chemical Engineering, Shandong Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Green Manufacturing at Yantai, Shandong, Yantai 264006, China
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- Yantai Zhongke Research Institute of Advanced Materials and Green Chemical Engineering, Shandong Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Green Manufacturing at Yantai, Shandong, Yantai 264006, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Science, Lanzhou, Gansu 730000, China
- Yantai Zhongke Research Institute of Advanced Materials and Green Chemical Engineering, Shandong Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Green Manufacturing at Yantai, Shandong, Yantai 264006, China
- Qingdao Centre of Resource Chemistry and New Materials, Shandong, Qingdao 266100, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Science, Lanzhou, Gansu 730000, China
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Gao H, Zhao F, Meng Z, Wang X, Han Z, Liu Y. Droplet Bottom Expansion and Its Wettability Control Mechanism Based on Macroscopic Defects. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2024; 40:13739-13748. [PMID: 38901843 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.4c01869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/22/2024]
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Biomimetic surfaces with special wettability have received much attention due to their promising prospects in droplet manipulation. Although some progress has been made, the manipulation of droplets by macroscopic defects of the millimeter structure and the wetting-state transition mechanism have rarely been reported. Herein, inspired by lotus leaves and desert beetles, biomimetic surfaces with macroscopic defects are prepared by laser processing and chemical modification. Various functions of droplet manipulation are achieved by controlling the millimeter-scale macroscopic defects, such as droplet capture, motion trajectory changing, and liquid well. And a droplet bottom expansion phenomenon is proposed: wetting-state transition in superhydrophobic regions around defects. The "edge failure effect" is proposed to explain the force analysis of droplet capture and the droplet bottom expansion to distinguish it from the adhesion phenomenon presented by the droplet sliding. 53.28° is defined as the expanded saturated angle of the as-prepared surface, which is used to distinguish whether the defect could cause the droplet bottom expansion. An enhanced edge failure effect experiment is designed to make the droplet bottom expansion more intuitive. This work provides a mechanistic explanation of the surfaces that utilize macroscopic defects for droplet manipulation. It can be applied to the monitoring of droplet storage limits, providing a perspective on the design and optimization of superhydrophobic surfaces with droplet manipulation.
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- Hanpeng Gao
- School of Electrical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, P. R. China
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- School of Electrical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, P. R. China
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- School of Electrical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao 066004, P. R. China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng 224051, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering (Ministry of Education), Jilin University, Changchun 130022, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering (Ministry of Education), Jilin University, Changchun 130022, P. R. China
- Institute of Structured and Architected Materials, Liaoning Academy of Materials, Shenyang 110167, P. R. China
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Han X, Tan S, Wang Q, Zuo X, Heng L, Jiang L. Noncontact Microfluidics of Highly Viscous Liquids for Accurate Self-Splitting and Pipetting. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2402779. [PMID: 38594015 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202402779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2024] [Revised: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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Accurate dosing for various liquids, especially for highly viscous liquids, is fundamental in wide-ranging from molecular crosslinking to material processing. Despite droppers or pipettes being widely used as pipetting devices, they are powerless for quantificationally splitting and dosing highly viscous liquids (>100 mPa s) like polymer liquids due to the intertwined macromolecular chains and strong cohesion energy. Here, a highly transparent photopyroelectric slippery (PS) platform is provided to achieve noncontact self-splitting for liquids with viscosity as high as 15 000 mPa s, just with the assistance of sunlight and a cooling source to provide a local temperature difference (ΔT). Moreover, to guarantee the accuracy for pipetting liquids (>80%), the ultrathin MXene film (within a thickness of 20 nm) is self-assembled as the photo-thermal layers, overcoming the trade-off between transparency and photothermal property. Compared with traditional pipetting strategies (≈1.3% accuracy for pipetting polymer liquids), this accurate microfluidic chip shows great potential in adhesive systems (bonding strength, twice than using the droppers or pipettes).
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- Xiao Han
- Key Laboratory of Bioinspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing, 102206, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bioinspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing, 102206, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bioinspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing, 102206, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bioinspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing, 102206, China
- National Engineering Research Center of Functional Carbon Composite, Aerospace Research Institute of Materials and Processing Technology, Beijing, 100076, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bioinspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing, 102206, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bioinspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing, 102206, China
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Tong W, Han M, Ma C, Wu Z, Wang N, Du N, Xiang T, Zhu J. Empowering Photovoltaic Panel Anti-Icing: Superhydrophobic Organic Composite Coating with In Situ Photothermal and Transparency. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:31567-31575. [PMID: 38836291 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c04634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2024]
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Solar energy is widely used in photovoltaic power generation as a kind of clean energy. However, the liquid film, frosting, and icing on the photovoltaic module seriously limit the efficiency of photovoltaic power generation. We developed a composite coating (Y6-NanoSH) by combining an in situ photothermal and transparent Y6 organic film with a nanosuperhydrophobic material. The Y6-NanoSH coated glass exhibited excellent optical clarity both indoors and outdoors, indicating that the coating holds great promise in anti-icing applications for photovoltaic panels. The Y6-NanoSH coating absorbs very little visible light but instead absorbs in the near-infrared region, thereby emitting heat. When exposed to sunlight, the Y6-NanoSH coated photovoltaic panel raises its surface temperature, inhibiting the growth and accumulation of ice and frost on its surface. This is achieved through a combination of photothermal emission and superhydrophobic repellency, which promotes the evaporation and rolling away of water droplets. This validates our success in developing a photothermal, transparent, and superhydrophobic coating with excellent anti-icing capabilities, suitable for use on photovoltaic panels, as well as potential applications in car windscreens, transmission lines, curtain walls, and weather radomes.
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- Wei Tong
- Institute of Superlubricity Technology, Research Institute of Tsinghua University in Shenzhen, Shenzhen 518057, China
- School of Equipment Engineering, Shenyang Ligong University, Shenyang 110159, China
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- Henan Academy of Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Zhengzhou 450002, China
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- Institute of Superlubricity Technology, Research Institute of Tsinghua University in Shenzhen, Shenzhen 518057, China
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- Automotive Engineering Research Institute and School of Energy and Power Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Automotive Engineering Research Institute and School of Energy and Power Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- School of Equipment Engineering, Shenyang Ligong University, Shenyang 110159, China
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- Research Center of Modern Surface and Interface Engineering, Anhui University of Technology, Ma'anshan 243002, China
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- School of Equipment Engineering, Shenyang Ligong University, Shenyang 110159, China
- School of Fashion and Textiles, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon 999077, Hong Kong
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Ma J, Zhang C, Zhang P, Song J. One-step synthesis of functional slippery lubricated coating with substrate independence, anti-fouling property, fog collection, corrosion resistance, and icephobicity. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 664:228-237. [PMID: 38461789 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.03.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2023] [Revised: 03/05/2024] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
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Ranging from industrial facilities to residential infrastructure, functional surfaces encompassing functionalities such as anti-fouling, fog collection, anti-corrosion, and anti-icing play a critical role in the daily lives of humans, but creating these surfaces is elusive. Bionic dewetting and liquid-infused surfaces have inspired the exploitation of functional surfaces. However, practical applications of these existing surfaces remain challenging because of their inherent shortcomings. In this study, we propose a novel functional slippery lubricated coating (FSLC) based on a simple blend of polysilazane (PSZ), silicone oil, and nano silica. This simple, nonfluorine based, and low-cost protocol promotes not only hierarchical micro-nano structure but also favorable surface chemistry, which facilitates robust silicone oil adhesion and excellent slippery properties (sliding angle: ∼1.6°) on various solid materials without extra processing or redundant treatments. The highly integrated competence of FSLC, characterized by robustness, durability, strong adhesion to substrates, and the ability for large-area preparation, render them ideal for practical production and application. The proposed FSLC holds outstanding application potentials for anti-fouling, self-cleaning, fog collection, anti-corrosion, and anti-icing functionalities.
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- Jun Ma
- State Key Laboratory of High-performance Precision Manufacturing, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, PR China; Key Laboratory for Micro/Nano Technology and System of Liaoning Province, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning 116024, PR China; Division of Physical Science and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- State Key Laboratory of High-performance Precision Manufacturing, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, PR China; Key Laboratory for Micro/Nano Technology and System of Liaoning Province, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning 116024, PR China
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- Water Desalination and Reuse Center, Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- State Key Laboratory of High-performance Precision Manufacturing, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, PR China; Key Laboratory for Micro/Nano Technology and System of Liaoning Province, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning 116024, PR China.
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Chen J, Chen X, Hao Z, Wu Z, Selim MS, Yu J, Huang Y. Robust and Superhydrophobic Polydimethylsiloxane/Ni@Ti 3C 2T x Nanocomposite Coatings with Assembled Eyelash-Like Microstructure Array: A New Approach for Effective Passive Anti-Icing and Active Photothermal Deicing. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:26713-26732. [PMID: 38723291 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c01561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2024]
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To solve the problem of ice condensation and adhesion, it is urgent to develop new anti-icing and deicing technologies. This study presented the development of a highly efficient photothermal-enhanced superhydrophobic PDMS/Ni@Ti3C2Tx composite film (m-NMPA) fabricated cost-effectively and straightforwardly. This film was fabricated utilizing PDMS as a hydrophobic agent, adhesive, and surface protector, while Ni@Ti3C2Tx as a magnetic photothermal filler innovatively. Through a simple spraying method, the filler is guided by a strong magnetic field to self-assemble into an eyelash-like microstructure array. The unique structure not only imparts superhydrophobic properties to the surface but also constructs an efficient "light-capturing" architecture. Remarkably, the m-NMPA film demonstrates outstanding superhydrophobic passive anti-icing and efficient photothermal active deicing performance without the use of fluorinated chemicals. The micro-/nanostructure of the film forms a gas layer, significantly delaying the freezing time of water. Particularly under extreme cold conditions (-30 °C), the freezing time is extended by a factor of 7.3 compared to the bare substrate. Furthermore, under sunlight exposure, surface droplets do not freeze. The excellent photothermal performance is attributed to the firm anchoring of nickel particles on the MXene surface, facilitating effective "point-to-face" photothermal synergy. The eyelash-like microarray structure enhances light-capturing capability, resulting in a high light absorption rate of 98%. Furthermore, the microstructure aids in maintaining heat at the uppermost layer of the surface, maximizing the utilization of thermal energy for ice melting and frost thawing. Under solar irradiation, the m-NMPA film can rapidly melt approximately a 4 mm thick ice layer within 558 s and expel the melted water promptly, reducing the risk of secondary icing. Additionally, the ice adhesion force on the surface of the m-NMPA film is remarkably low, with an adhesion strength of approximately 4.7 kPa for a 1 × 1 cm2 ice column. After undergoing rigorous durability tests, including xenon lamp weathering test, pressure resistance test, repeated adhesive tape testing, xenon lamp irradiation, water drop impact testing, and repeated brushing with hydrochloric acid and particles, the film's surface structure and superhydrophobic performance have remained exceptional. The photothermal superhydrophobic passive anti-icing and active deicing technology in this work rely on sustainable solar energy for efficient heat generation. It presents broad prospects for practical applications with advantages such as simple processing method, environmental friendliness, outstanding anti-icing effects, and exceptional durability.
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- Junlin Chen
- Key Laboratory of Clean Chemistry Technology of Guangdong Regular Higher Education Institutions, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Clean Chemistry Technology of Guangdong Regular Higher Education Institutions, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Clean Chemistry Technology of Guangdong Regular Higher Education Institutions, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Clean Chemistry Technology of Guangdong Regular Higher Education Institutions, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Clean Chemistry Technology of Guangdong Regular Higher Education Institutions, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, PR China
- Petroleum Application Department, Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute, 11727 Cairo, Egypt
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- Key Laboratory of Clean Chemistry Technology of Guangdong Regular Higher Education Institutions, School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, PR China
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- Guangzhou Panyu Cable Group Co., Ltd, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China
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Qian C, Li X, Li Q, Chen X. Nanofluid Droplet Impact on Rigid and Elastic Superhydrophobic Surfaces. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:22003-22015. [PMID: 38799373 PMCID: PMC11112574 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c10409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2023] [Revised: 04/12/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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Ice accumulation on cold surfaces is a common and serious phenomenon that exists in numerous industrial fields, such as power transmission, wind turbines, and aircraft. Despite recent efforts in mitigating ice accumulation on the cold surface, it remains a challenge to achieve robust anti-icing on the cold surface in terms of nanofluid droplet. Here, we report a rigid superhydrophobic Cu surface and an elastic polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) superhydrophobic surface to enhance water-repellency performance, characterized by a significant reduction in contact time and a decrease in the spreading ratio. As for the rigid superhydrophobic Cu surface, the underlying mechanism is ascribed to the existence of stable air cushions between the micropillar array, which reduce the contact area and further suppress the heat conduction. As for the elastic PDMS superhydrophobic surface, the rapid detachment of the nanofluid droplet relies on superior surface elasticity, which can further suppress the nanofluid droplet splashing at a high impacting velocity. We believe that this work can provide a new view for the improvement of water-repellency for a wide range of applications.
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Thermal Control
of Electronic Equipment, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Thermal Control
of Electronic Equipment, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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Wei J, Liang W, Mao M, Li B, Zhang J. Facile Preparation of Impalement Resistant, Mechanically Robust and Weather Resistant Photothermal Superhydrophobic Coatings for Anti-/De-icing. Chem Asian J 2024; 19:e202400110. [PMID: 38481082 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202400110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2024] [Revised: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 05/08/2024]
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Photothermal superhydrophobic coatings hold great promise in addressing the limitations of conventional superhydrophobic anti-icing coatings. However, developing such coatings with excellent impalement resistance, mechanical robustness and weather resistance remains a significant challenge. Here, we report facile preparation of robust photothermal superhydrophobic coatings with all the above advantages. The coatings were prepared by spraying a dispersion consisting of fluorinated silica nanoparticles, a silicone-modified polyester adhesive and photothermal carbon black nanoparticles onto Al alloy plates followed by thermal curing. Thermal curing caused migration of perfluorodecyl polysiloxane from within the coatings to the surface, effectively maintaining a low surface energy despite the presence of the adhesive. Therefore, combined with the hierarchical micro-/nanostructure, dense yet rough nanostructure, adhesion of the adhesive and chemically inert components, the coatings exhibited remarkable superhydrophobicity, impalement resistance, mechanical robustness and weather resistance. Furthermore, the coatings demonstrated excellent photothermal effect even in the -10 °C, 80 % relative humidity and weak sunlight (0.2 sun) environment. Consequently, the coatings showed excellent passive anti-icing and active de-icing performance. Moreover, the coatings have good generalizability and scalability. We are confident that this study will accelerate the practical implementation of photothermal superhydrophobic coatings.
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- Jinfei Wei
- Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Petrochemical Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, 287 Langongping Road, Lanzhou, Gansu Province, P.R. China
- Center of Eco-Material and Green Chemistry, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 18 Tianshui Middle Road, Lanzhou, Gansu Province, P.R. China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Petrochemical Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, 287 Langongping Road, Lanzhou, Gansu Province, P.R. China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Petrochemical Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, 287 Langongping Road, Lanzhou, Gansu Province, P.R. China
- Center of Eco-Material and Green Chemistry, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 18 Tianshui Middle Road, Lanzhou, Gansu Province, P.R. China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Petrochemical Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, 287 Langongping Road, Lanzhou, Gansu Province, P.R. China
- Center of Eco-Material and Green Chemistry, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 18 Tianshui Middle Road, Lanzhou, Gansu Province, P.R. China
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- Center of Eco-Material and Green Chemistry, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 18 Tianshui Middle Road, Lanzhou, Gansu Province, P.R. China
- Shandong Xinna Superhydrophobic New Materials Co. Ltd., 9 Ankang South Road, Zhaoyuan City, Yantai, Shandong Province, P.R. China
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Wang X, Zhang J, Li H, Zhang R, Yang X, Li W, Li Z, Gu Z, Li Y. Quaternary Ammonium Assisted Synthesis of Melanin-like Poly(l-DOPA) Nanoparticles with a Boosted Photothermal Effect. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:22493-22503. [PMID: 38647220 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c01513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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Poly(levodopa) nanoparticles (P(l-DOPA) NPs) are another kind of melanin mimetic besides well-established polydopamine nanoparticles (PDA NPs). Due to the presence of carboxyl groups, the oxidative polymerization of l-DOPA to obtain particles was not as efficient as that of dopamine. Several established methods toward P(l-DOPA) NP fabrication do not combine convenience, morphological regularity, size controllability, low cost, and adaptability to metal-free application scenarios. In this work, P(l-DOPA) NPs were successfully prepared in hot water with the assistant of organic quaternary ammonium, due to the extra physical cross-linking mediated by cations. The employed physical interactions could also be affected by quaternary ammonium structure (i.e., number of cation heads, length of alkyl chain) to achieve different polymerization acceleration effects. The obtained P(l-DOPA) NPs retained superior photothermal properties and outperformed PDA-based melanin materials. Furthermore, P(l-DOPA) NPs were used in photothermal tumor therapy and showed better efficacy. This study offers new insights into the synthesis of melanin-like materials, as well as new understanding of the interaction between quaternary ammonium and bioinspired polyphenolic materials.
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- Xianheng Wang
- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116044, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116044, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116044, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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Zhang Y, Wang L, Zhao X, Yang H, Liu J, Wang J. A simple fabrication of liquid-like polydimethylsiloxane coating for resisting ice adhesion. J Chem Phys 2024; 160:084703. [PMID: 38391021 DOI: 10.1063/5.0188199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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The rapid realization of efficient anti-icing coatings on diverse substrates is of vital value for practical applications. However, current approaches for rapid preparations of anti-icing coatings are still deficient regarding their surface universality and accessibility. Here, we report a simple processing approach to rapidly form icephobic liquid-like polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) brushes on various substrates, including metals, ceramics, glass, and plastics. A poly(dimethylsiloxane), trimethoxysilane is applied as a reactant under the catalysis of a minimal amount of acid formed by hydrolysis of dichlorodimethylsilane. With such an advantage, this approach is approved to be applicable of coating metal surfaces with less corrosion. The distinctive flexibility of the PDMS chains provides a liquid-like property to the coating showing low contact angle hysteresis and ice adhesion strength. Notably, the ice adhesion strength remains similar across a wide temperature window, from -70 to -10 °C, with a value of 18.4 kPa. The PDMS brushes demonstrate perfect capability for resisting acid and alkali corrosions, ultra-violet degradation, and even tens of icing/deicing cycles. Moreover, the liquid-like coating can also form at supercooling conditions, such as -20 °C, and shows an outstanding anti-icing/deicing performance, which meets the in situ coating reformation requirement under extreme conditions when it is damaged. This instantly forming anti-icing material will benefit from resisting instantaneous ice accretion on surfaces under extremely cold conditions.
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- Yixuan Zhang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Green Printing, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Printing, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, People's Republic of China
- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Printing, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, People's Republic of China
- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Printing, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, People's Republic of China
- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, People's Republic of China
- Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, People's Republic of China
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Wang X, Zhang L, Zhao Y, Ren H, Liu Y, Ju J, Yao X. Photo-thermal waxgels with fast wax layer regeneration ability for anti-icing. Chem Commun (Camb) 2024; 60:2505-2508. [PMID: 38333913 DOI: 10.1039/d3cc06253h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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Waxgels are known for their unique ability to generate sacrificial wax layers during anti-icing. To address the severe slow regrowth of the wax layer, here, carbon black is incorporated in the waxgel network to endow photothermal function. The rate of the regrowth of the wax layer is raised by >6 times under natural light conditions. Meanwhile, the photothermal waxgel showed improved anti-icing performances in terms of delayed ice formation and lower ice adhesion strength.
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- Xiang Wang
- Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Materials, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, Henan Province, PR China.
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- Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Materials, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, Henan Province, PR China.
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- Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Materials, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, Henan Province, PR China.
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- Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Materials, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, Henan Province, PR China.
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- Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Materials, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, Henan Province, PR China.
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- Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Materials, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, Henan Province, PR China.
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- Key Lab for Special Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Materials, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, Henan Province, PR China.
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Meng D, Xu M, Li S, Ganesan M, Ruan X, Ravi SK, Cui X. Functional MXenes: Progress and Perspectives on Synthetic Strategies and Structure-Property Interplay for Next-Generation Technologies. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2304483. [PMID: 37730973 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202304483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2023] [Revised: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/22/2023]
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MXenes are a class of 2D materials that include layered transition metal carbides, nitrides, and carbonitrides. Since their inception in 2011, they have garnered significant attention due to their diverse compositions, unique structures, and extraordinary properties, such as high specific surface areas and excellent electrical conductivity. This versatility has opened up immense potential in various fields, catalyzing a surge in MXene research and leading to note worthy advancements. This review offers an in-depth overview of the evolution of MXenes over the past 5 years, with an emphasis on synthetic strategies, structure-property relationships, and technological prospects. A classification scheme for MXene structures based on entropy is presented and an updated summary of the elemental constituents of the MXene family is provided, as documented in recent literature. Delving into the microscopic structure and synthesis routes, the intricate structure-property relationships are explored at the nano/micro level that dictate the macroscopic applications of MXenes. Through an extensive review of the latest representative works, the utilization of MXenes in energy, environmental, electronic, and biomedical fields is showcased, offering a glimpse into the current technological bottlenecks, such asstability, scalability, and device integration. Moreover, potential pathways for advancing MXenes toward next-generation technologies are highlighted.
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- Depeng Meng
- State Key Laboratory of Automotive Simulation and Control, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials of MOE, Jilin Provincial International Cooperation Key Laboratory of High-Efficiency Clean Energy Materials, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Automotive Simulation and Control, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials of MOE, Jilin Provincial International Cooperation Key Laboratory of High-Efficiency Clean Energy Materials, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Automotive Simulation and Control, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials of MOE, Jilin Provincial International Cooperation Key Laboratory of High-Efficiency Clean Energy Materials, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, SAR, Hong Kong
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- State Key Laboratory of Automotive Simulation and Control, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials of MOE, Jilin Provincial International Cooperation Key Laboratory of High-Efficiency Clean Energy Materials, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
- School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, SAR, Hong Kong
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- School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, SAR, Hong Kong
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- State Key Laboratory of Automotive Simulation and Control, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials of MOE, Jilin Provincial International Cooperation Key Laboratory of High-Efficiency Clean Energy Materials, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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Zhou M, Zhang L, Zhong L, Chen M, Zhu L, Zhang T, Han X, Hou Y, Zheng Y. Robust Photothermal Icephobic Surface with Mechanical Durability of Multi-Bioinspired Structures. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2305322. [PMID: 37543049 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202305322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2023] [Revised: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/07/2023]
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Photothermal superhydrophobic surfaces are potential to become ideal anti-/deicing surfaces due to their rapid water removal, icing delay, and photothermal deicing performance. Here, a robust photothermal icephobic surface with mechanical durability is shown that is integrated with a microspine array inspired by honeycomb and cactus thorn (i.e., MAHC), which is developed by a laser-layered microfabrication strategy. The maximum stress on the microspine of the MAHC is reduced by ≈2/3, due to the protection of the bionic honeycomb structure. Even after 200 linear abrasions by a steel blade, the MAHC remains superior water repellency with a water contact angle of 150.7° and roll-off angles of 10.3°, stable icing delay time (578.2 s), and rapidly photothermal deicing capabilities (401 s). As the MAHC is fabricated on a curvature surface such as a copper alloy transmission line for an overhead high-speed rail, a stable photothermal anti-/deicing in a low-temperature environment still can be achieved effectively. The freezing rain covering the functional transmission line completely slides off within 758 s under one sun illumination. This studying offers insight into the design of novel materials with stable anti-icing/icephobic structures, which would be extended into some applied realms, for example, transportation fields or power systems in cold or low-temperature climates.
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- Maolin Zhou
- Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University (BUAA), Beijing, 100191, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University (BUAA), Beijing, 100191, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University (BUAA), Beijing, 100191, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University (BUAA), Beijing, 100191, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University (BUAA), Beijing, 100191, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University (BUAA), Beijing, 100191, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University (BUAA), Beijing, 100191, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University (BUAA), Beijing, 100191, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University (BUAA), Beijing, 100191, P. R. China
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Hou M, Jiang Z, Sun W, Chen Z, Chu F, Lai NC. Efficient Photothermal Anti-/Deicing Enabled by 3D Cu 2-x S Encapsulated Phase Change Materials Mixed Superhydrophobic Coatings. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2310312. [PMID: 37991469 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202310312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2023] [Revised: 11/16/2023] [Indexed: 11/23/2023]
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Photothermal superhydrophobic surfaces are one of the most promising anti-/deicing materials, yet they are limited by the low energy density and intermittent nature of solar energy. Here, a coupling solution based on microencapsulated phase change materials (MPCMs) that integrates photothermal effect and phase change thermal storage is proposed. Dual-shell octahedral MPCMs with Cu2 O as the first layer and 3D Cu2-x S as the second layer for the first time is designed. By morphology and phase manipulation of the Cu2-x S shell, the local surface plasmonic heating modulation of MPCMs is realized, and the MPCM reveals full-spectrum high absorption with a photothermal conversion efficiency up to 96.1%. The phase change temperature and enthalpy remain in good consistency after 200 cycles. Multifunctional photothermal phase-change superhydrophobic composite coatings are fabricated by combining the hydrolyzed and polycondensation products of octadecyl trichlorosilane and the dual-shell MPCM. The multifunctional coatings exhibit excellent anti-/deicing performance under low temperature and high humidity conditions. This work not only provides a new approach for the design of high-performance MPCMs but also opens up an avenue for the anti-icing application of photothermal phase-change superhydrophobic composite coatings.
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- Mingtai Hou
- School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
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- School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory for Energy Saving and Emission Reduction of Metallurgical Industry, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
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- School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
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- School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
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- School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
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- School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
- Beijing Engineering Research Center of Energy Saving and Environmental Protection, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
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Chang J, Pang B, Zhang H, Pang K, Zhang M, Yuan J. MXene/Cellulose Composite Cloth for Integrated Functions ( if-Cloth) in Personal Heating and Steam Generation. ADVANCED FIBER MATERIALS 2023; 6:252-263. [PMID: 38495973 PMCID: PMC10943173 DOI: 10.1007/s42765-023-00345-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2023] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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Given the abundant solar light available on our planet, it is promising to develop an advanced fabric capable of simultaneously providing personal thermal management and facilitating clean water production in an energy-efficient manner. In this study, we present the fabrication of a photothermally active, biodegradable composite cloth composed of titanium carbide MXene and cellulose, achieved through an electrospinning method. This composite cloth exhibits favorable attributes, including chemical stability, mechanical performance, structural flexibility, and wettability. Notably, our 0.1-mm-thick composite cloth (RC/MXene IV) raises the temperature of simulated skin by 5.6 °C when compared to a commercially available cotton cloth, which is five times thicker under identical ambient conditions. Remarkably, the composite cloth (RC/MXene V) demonstrates heightened solar light capture efficiency (87.7%) when in a wet state instead of a dry state. Consequently, this cloth functions exceptionally well as a high-performance steam generator, boasting a superior water evaporation rate of 1.34 kg m-2 h-1 under one-sun irradiation (equivalent to 1000 W m-2). Moreover, it maintains its performance excellence in solar desalination processes. The multifunctionality of these cloths opens doors to a diverse array of outdoor applications, including solar-driven water evaporation and personal heating, thereby enriching the scope of integrated functionalities for textiles. Graphical Abstract Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s42765-023-00345-w.
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- Jian Chang
- Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Stockholm University, 10691 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Stockholm University, 10691 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Stockholm University, 10691 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Stockholm University, 10691 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Stockholm University, 10691 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Stockholm University, 10691 Stockholm, Sweden
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Zhang L, Luo B, Fu K, Gao C, Han X, Zhou M, Zhang T, Zhong L, Hou Y, Zheng Y. Highly Efficient Photothermal Icephobic/de-Icing MOF-Based Micro and Nanostructured Surface. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2304187. [PMID: 37632716 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202304187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2023] [Revised: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 08/28/2023]
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Photothermal materials have gained considerable attention in the field of anti-/de-icing due to its environmental friendliness and energy saving. However, it is always significantly challenging to obtain solar thermal materials with hierarchical structure and simultaneously demonstrate both the ultra-long icing delay ability and the superior photothermal de-icing ability. Here, a photothermal icephobic MOF-based micro and nanostructure surface (MOF-MNS) is presented, which consists of micron groove structure and fluorinated MOF nanowhiskers. The optimal MOF-M250 NS can achieve solar absorption of over 98% and produce a high temperature increment of 65.5 °C under 1-sun illumination. Such superior photothermal-conversion mechanism of MOF-M250 NS is elucidated in depth. In addition, the MOF-M250 NS generates an ultra-long icing delay time of ≈3960 s at -18 °C without solar illumination, achieving the longest delay time, which isn't reported before. Due to its excellent solar-to-heat conversation ability, accumulated ice and frost on MOF-M250 NS can be rapidly melted within 720 s under 1-sun illumination and it also holds a high de-icing rate of 5.8 kg m-2 h-1 . MOF-M250 NS possesses the versatility of mechanical robustness, chemical stability, and low temperature self-cleaning, which can synergistically reinforce the usage of icephobic surfaces in harsh conditions.
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- Lei Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University (BUAA), Beijing, 100191, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University (BUAA), Beijing, 100191, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Technology of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Sichuan University, 29 Wangjiang Road, Chengdu, 610064, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Water Environment, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 20092, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University (BUAA), Beijing, 100191, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University (BUAA), Beijing, 100191, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University (BUAA), Beijing, 100191, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University (BUAA), Beijing, 100191, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University (BUAA), Beijing, 100191, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University (BUAA), Beijing, 100191, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University (BUAA), Beijing, 100191, P. R. China
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Wang W, Chen Z, Lian X, Yang Z, Fu B, Wang Y. Uniformly Hybrid Surface Containing Adjustable Hydrophobic/Hydrophilic Components Obtained by Programmed Strain for Synergistic Anti-Icing. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2023; 39:16927-16934. [PMID: 37967407 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c02728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2023]
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Sufficient efforts have been put into the design of anti-icing materials to eliminate the icing hazard. Among the currently approved anti-icing concepts, hydrophilic/hydrophobic hybrid anti-icing materials inspired by antifreeze proteins show excellent properties in inhibiting ice nucleation, inhibiting ice crystal growth, and reducing ice adhesion. However, it is still a great challenge to accurately regulate the hydrophilic and hydrophobic hybrid components of the coating surface to clarify the synergistic mechanism. This work proposes a strain-manipulated surface modification strategy, and an anti-icing coating with adjustable hydrophilic/hydrophobic hybrid components prepared by combining chemical vapor deposition and siloxane chemistry is obtained. According to the ice resistance experiment at -15 °C, the performance of anti-icing is closely related to the proportion of hydrophilic and hydrophobic hybrids. The icing delay time and ice adhesion strength of the material with the optimal hydrophilic/hydrophobic components are 280 s and 18.6 kPa, respectively. These unique properties can be attributed to the synergistic effect of hydrophilic and hydrophobic structures on the regulation of interfacial water.
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- Wenjin Wang
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Light Conversion Materials and Biophotonics, Department of Chemistry, Renmin University of China, Beijing 100872, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Light Conversion Materials and Biophotonics, Department of Chemistry, Renmin University of China, Beijing 100872, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Light Conversion Materials and Biophotonics, Department of Chemistry, Renmin University of China, Beijing 100872, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Light Conversion Materials and Biophotonics, Department of Chemistry, Renmin University of China, Beijing 100872, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Light Conversion Materials and Biophotonics, Department of Chemistry, Renmin University of China, Beijing 100872, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Light Conversion Materials and Biophotonics, Department of Chemistry, Renmin University of China, Beijing 100872, China
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Zhao Z, Pan M, Yang W, Huang C, Qiao C, Yang H, Wang J, Wang X, Liu J, Zeng H. Bioinspired engineered proteins enable universal anchoring strategy for surface functionalization. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 650:1525-1535. [PMID: 37487283 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.07.108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2023] [Revised: 07/01/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/26/2023]
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HYPOTHESIS Conventional coating strategies and materials for bio-applications with protective, diagnostic, and therapeutic functions are commonly limited by their arduous preparation processes and lack of on-demand functionalities. Herein, inspired by the 'root-leaf' structure of grass, a series of novel polyacrylate-conjugated proteins can be engineered with sticky bovine serum albumin (BSA) protein as a 'root' anchoring layer and a multifunctional polyacrylate as a 'leaf' functional layer for the facile coating procedure and versatile surface functionalities. EXPERIMENTS The engineered proteins were synthesized based on click chemistry, where the 'root' layer can universally anchor onto both organic and inorganic substrates through a facile dip/spraying method with excellent stability in harsh solution conditions, thanks to its multiple adaptive molecular interactions with substrates that further elucidated by molecular force measurements between the 'root' BSA protein and substrates. The 'leaf' conjugated-polyacrylates imparted coatings with versatile on-demand functionalities, such as resistance to over 99% biofouling in complex biofluids, pH-responsive performance, and robust adhesion with various nanomaterials. FINDINGS By synergistically leveraging the universal anchoring capabilities of BSA with the versatile physicochemical properties of polyacrylates, this study introduces a promising and facile strategy for imparting novel functionalities to a myriad of surfaces through engineering natural proteins and biomaterials for biotechnical and nanotechnical applications.
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- Ziqian Zhao
- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 1H9, Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 1H9, Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 1H9, Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 1H9, Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 1H9, Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 1H9, Canada
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- Heavy Machinery Engineering Research Center of Education Ministry, Taiyuan University of Science and Technology, Taiyuan 030024, China
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- Heavy Machinery Engineering Research Center of Education Ministry, Taiyuan University of Science and Technology, Taiyuan 030024, China
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- The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510700, China
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 1H9, Canada.
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Zhang Y, Guo Z. Transition metal compounds: From properties, applications to wettability regulation. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 321:103027. [PMID: 37883847 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2023.103027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2023] [Revised: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023]
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Transition metal compounds (TMCs) have the advantages of abundant reserves, low cost, non-toxic and pollution-free, and have attracted wide attention in recent years. With the development of two-dimensional layered materials, a new two-dimensional transition metal carbonitride (MXene) has attracted extensive attention due to its excellent physicochemical properties such as gas selectivity, photocatalytic properties, electromagnetic interference shielding and photothermal properties. They are widely used in gas sensors, oil/water separation, wastewater and waste-oil treatment, cancer treatment, seawater desalination, strain sensors, medical materials and some energy storage materials. In this view, we aim to emphatically summarize MXene with their properties, applications and their wettability regulation in different applications. In addition, the properties of transition metal oxides (TMOs) and other TMCs and their wettability regulation applications are also discussed.
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- Yidan Zhang
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, People's Republic of China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, People's Republic of China; State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, People's Republic of China.
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Lin C, Ma W, Zhang Y, Law MK, Li CY, Li Y, Chen Z, Li K, Li M, Zheng J, Fu Y, Yan X, Chi C, Yang J, Li W, Yao S, Huang B. A Highly Transparent Photo-Electro-Thermal Film with Broadband Selectivity for All-Day Anti-/De-Icing. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2301723. [PMID: 37282788 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202301723] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Revised: 05/27/2023] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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A photo- and electro-thermal film can convert sunlight and electricity into heat to solve icing problems. Combination of them provides an efficient strategy for all-day anti-/de-icing. However, only opaque surfaces have been reported, due to the mutual exclusiveness between photon absorption and transmission. Herein, a highly transparent and scalable solution-processed photo-electro-thermal film is reported, which exhibits an ultra-broadband selective spectrum to separate the visible light from sunlight and a countertrend suppress of emission in longer wavelength. It absorbs ≈ 85% of invisible sunlight (ultraviolet and near-infrared) for light-heat conversion, meanwhile maintains luminous transmittance > 70%. The reflection of mid-infrared leads to low emissivity (0.41), which further preserves heat on the surface for anti-/de-icing purpose. This ultra-broadband selectivity enables temperature elevation > 40 °C under 1-sun illumination and the mutual support between photo-thermal and electro-thermal effects contributes to > 50% saving of electrical consumption under weak solar exposure (0.4-sun) for maintaining unfrozen surfaces at -35 °C environment. The reverberation from photo-electro-thermal and super-hydrophobic effects illustrates a lubricating removal of grown ice in short time (< 120 s). The self-cleaning ability and the durability under mechanical, electrical, optical, and thermal stresses render the film stable for long-term usage in all-day anti-/de-icing applications.
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- Chongjia Lin
- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong, Kowloon, 999077, China
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong, Kowloon, 999077, China
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong, Kowloon, 999077, China
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong, Kowloon, 999077, China
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fluid Power and Mechatronic Systems, School of Mechanical Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong, Kowloon, 999077, China
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong, Kowloon, 999077, China
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong, Kowloon, 999077, China
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong, Kowloon, 999077, China
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong, Kowloon, 999077, China
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- Key Laboratory of Power Station Energy Transfer Conversion and System of Ministry of Education, School of Energy Power and Mechanical Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing, 102206, China
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong, Kowloon, 999077, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Kowloon, 999077, China
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- HKUST Shenzhen-Hong Kong Collaborative Innovation Research Institute, Shenzhen, Futian, 518055, China
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong, Kowloon, 999077, China
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Huang J, Li D, Peng Z, Zhang B, Yao Y, Chen S. High-Efficient Anti-Icing/Deicing Method Based on Graphene Foams. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:43026-43037. [PMID: 37647497 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c09360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Anti-icing/deicing has always been a focal issue in modern industries. A novel anti-icing/deicing material based on graphene foams (GF) is prepared in this paper, which integrates multiple functions, including electrothermal conversion, photothermal conversion, and superhydrophobicity. The GF sheet is used as a bottom layer bonded on the protected substrate, which is covered by a polymeric composite coating filled with TiN and SiO2 nanoparticles. Electric heating and light heating experiments are performed to study the anti-icing/deicing performances of such a GF-based material. It is found that, under the unique action of electric fields, a voltage of only 1 V is needed to increase the surface temperature from minus tens of degrees to the one above zero within 400 s, which is much lower than their previous counterparts of more than 10 V to achieve the same unfreezing effect. A slight increase of the applied voltage to 1.5 V can even result in a remarkable increase of the surface temperature from room temperature to more than 150 °C within 200 s, in contrast to existing electric heating techniques to attain peak temperatures of about 100 °C at the expense of tens of volts. Such performances enable the GF-based material to achieve an outstanding electrothermal energy conversion rate of more than 90%. Furthermore, with the help of sunlight illumination in addition to the electric power, not only can the critical voltage to prevent icing be reduced but also a much more rapid and adequate removal of ice or frost from the surface can be realized compared with the deicing/defrosting performance under either electric or light field alone. All of these results demonstrate the obvious advantages of the present method in superior energy utilization efficiency and universal applicability to dark and sunlight environments, which should be particularly useful for at-all-cost protection of key components in industrial equipment from icing.
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- Jianan Huang
- Institute of Advanced Structure Technology, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Lightweight Multi-Functional Composite Materials and Structures, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
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- Institute of Advanced Structure Technology, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Lightweight Multi-Functional Composite Materials and Structures, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
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- Institute of Advanced Structure Technology, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Lightweight Multi-Functional Composite Materials and Structures, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
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- Institute of Advanced Structure Technology, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Lightweight Multi-Functional Composite Materials and Structures, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
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- Institute of Advanced Structure Technology, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Lightweight Multi-Functional Composite Materials and Structures, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
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- Institute of Advanced Structure Technology, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Lightweight Multi-Functional Composite Materials and Structures, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
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He Z, Mu L, Wang N, Su J, Wang Z, Luo M, Zhang C, Li G, Lan X. Design, fabrication, and applications of bioinspired slippery surfaces. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 318:102948. [PMID: 37331090 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2023.102948] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2023] [Revised: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 06/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/20/2023]
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Bioinspired slippery surfaces (BSSs) have attracted considerable attention owing to their antifouling, drag reduction, and self-cleaning properties. Accordingly, various technical terms have been proposed for describing BSSs based on specific surface characteristics. However, the terminology can often be confusing, with similar-sounding terms having different meanings. Additionally, some terms fail to fully or accurately describe BSS characteristics, such as the surface wettability of lubricants (hydrophilic or hydrophobic), surface wettability anisotropy (anisotropic or isotropic), and substrate morphology (porous or smooth). Therefore, a timely and thorough review is required to clarify and distinguish the various terms used in BSS literature. This review initially categorizes BSSs into four types: slippery solid surfaces (SSSs), slippery liquid-infused surfaces (SLISs), slippery liquid-like surfaces (SLLSs), and slippery liquid-solid surfaces (SLSSs). Because SLISs have been the primary research focus in this field, we thoroughly review their design and fabrication principles, which can also be applied to the other three types of BSS. Furthermore, we discuss the existing BSS fabrication methods, smart BSS systems, antifouling applications, limitations of BSS, and future research directions. By providing comprehensive and accurate definitions of various BSS types, this review aims to assist researchers in conveying their results more clearly and gaining a better understanding of the literature.
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- Zhoukun He
- Institute for Advanced Study, Research Center of Composites & Surface and Interface Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China
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- Institute for Advanced Study, Research Center of Composites & Surface and Interface Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China; School of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China
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- Institute for Advanced Study, Research Center of Composites & Surface and Interface Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China; School of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China
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- Institute for Advanced Study, Research Center of Composites & Surface and Interface Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China; School of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China
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- Institute for Advanced Study, Research Center of Composites & Surface and Interface Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China; School of Mechanical Engineering, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China
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- Luzhou Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China; Institute of Stomatology, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- Kidney Research Institute, Division of Nephrology, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China.
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- Luzhou Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China; Institute of Stomatology, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China.
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- Luzhou Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China; Institute of Stomatology, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China.
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Yang X, Lan L, Li L, Yu J, Liu X, Tao Y, Yang QH, Naumov P, Zhang H. Collective photothermal bending of flexible organic crystals modified with MXene-polymer multilayers as optical waveguide arrays. Nat Commun 2023; 14:3627. [PMID: 37336878 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-39162-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2023] [Accepted: 05/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/21/2023] Open
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The performance of any engineering material is naturally limited by its structure, and while each material suffers from one or multiple shortcomings when considered for a particular application, these can be potentially circumvented by hybridization with other materials. By combining organic crystals with MXenes as thermal absorbers and charged polymers as adhesive counter-ionic components, we propose a simple access to flexible hybrid organic crystal materials that have the ability to mechanically respond to infrared light. The ensuing hybrid organic crystals are durable, respond fast, and can be cycled between straight and deformed state repeatedly without fatigue. The point of flexure and the curvature of the crystals can be precisely controlled by modulating the position, duration, and power of thermal excitation, and this control can be extended from individual hybrid crystals to motion of ordered two-dimensional arrays of such crystals. We also demonstrate that excitation can be achieved over very long distances (>3 m). The ability to control the shape with infrared light adds to the versatility in the anticipated applications of organic crystals, most immediately in their application as thermally controllable flexible optical waveguides for signal transmission in flexible organic electronics.
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- Xuesong Yang
- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, 130012, Changchun, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, 130012, Changchun, P. R. China
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- Smart Materials Lab, New York University Abu Dhabi, PO Box 129188, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Department of Sciences and Engineering, Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, PO Box 38044, Abu Dhabi, UAE
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- Nanoyang Group, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon and Electrochemical Energy Storage, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, 300072, Tianjin, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, 130012, Changchun, P. R. China
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- Nanoyang Group, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon and Electrochemical Energy Storage, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, 300072, Tianjin, China.
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- Nanoyang Group, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Advanced Carbon and Electrochemical Energy Storage, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, 300072, Tianjin, China
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- Smart Materials Lab, New York University Abu Dhabi, PO Box 129188, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
- Center for Smart Engineering Materials, New York University Abu Dhabi, PO Box 129188, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
- Research Center for Environment and Materials, Macedonian Academy of Sciences and Arts, Bul. Krste Misirkov 2, MK‒1000, Skopje, Macedonia.
- Molecular Design Institute, Department of Chemistry, New York University, 100 Washington Square East, New York, NY, 10003, USA.
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, 130012, Changchun, P. R. China.
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Zhao W, Lei Z, Wu P. Mechanically Adaptative and Environmentally Stable Ionogels for Energy Harvest. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2300253. [PMID: 37083268 PMCID: PMC10288276 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202300253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2023] [Revised: 03/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Converting building and environment heat into electricity is a promising strategy for energy harvest to tackle global energy and environmental problems. The processing challenges, mechanical brittleness, and low environmental tolerance of typical thermoelectric materials, however, prevent them from realizing their full potential when employed in outdoor building systems. Herein, a general concept based on synergistic ionic associations to significantly improve the mechanical properties and harsh environment stability for high-performance ionic-type thermoelectric (i-TE) gels is explored. They demonstrate extraordinarily high stretchability (1300-2100%), fast self-healing (120 s), temperature insensitivity, and great water-proof performance, and could be painted on a variety of surfaces. The n-type ionic Seebeck coefficient is up to -8.8 mV K-1 and the ionic conductivity is more than 0.14 mS cm-1 . Both exhibit remarkable thermal and humidity stability (293-333 K, 20-100 RH%), which are rarely achieved in previous studies. Even on a cloudy day, the open-circuit thermovoltage for a painted i-TE array with an area of about 8.5 × 10-3 m2 is above 2 V. This research offers a promising approach for gathering significant waste heat and even solar energy on outside building surfaces in an effective and sustainable manner.
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- Wei Zhao
- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer MaterialsCollege of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringCenter for Advanced Low‐Dimension MaterialsDonghua UniversityShanghai201620China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer MaterialsCollege of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringCenter for Advanced Low‐Dimension MaterialsDonghua UniversityShanghai201620China
- John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied SciencesHarvard UniversityCambridgeMA02138USA
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer MaterialsCollege of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringCenter for Advanced Low‐Dimension MaterialsDonghua UniversityShanghai201620China
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Fraser R, Girtan M. A Selective Review of Ceramic, Glass and Glass-Ceramic Protective Coatings: General Properties and Specific Characteristics for Solar Cell Applications. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:ma16113906. [PMID: 37297040 DOI: 10.3390/ma16113906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2023] [Revised: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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A review on ceramics, glasses and glass-ceramics as thin film protective coatings for solar cells is given. The different preparation techniques and the physical and chemical properties are presented in a comparative way. This study is useful for technologies involving solar cells and solar panel cell development at the industrial scale, because protective coatings and encapsulation play a major role in increasing the lifetime of solar panels and environmental protection. The aim of this review article is to give a summary of existing ceramic, glass, and glass-ceramic protective coatings and how they apply to solar cell technology: silicon, organic or perovskite cells. Moreover, some of these ceramic, glass or glass-ceramic layers were found to have dual functionality, such as providing anti-reflectivity or scratch resistance to give a two-fold improvement to the lifetime and efficiency of the solar cell.
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- Rebekah Fraser
- P2i Ltd., 127 Olympic Avenue, Milton Park, Oxfordshire OX14 4SA, UK
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- Photonics Laboratory, (LPhiA) E.A. 4464, SFR Matrix, Faculté des Sciences, Université d'Angers, 2 Bd Lavoisier, 49000 Angers, France
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Bai X, Gou X, Zhang J, Liang J, Yang L, Wang S, Hou X, Chen F. A Review of Smart Superwetting Surfaces Based on Shape-Memory Micro/Nanostructures. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2206463. [PMID: 36609999 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202206463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2022] [Revised: 12/04/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Bioinspired smart superwetting surfaces with special wettability have aroused great attention from fundamental research to technological applications including self-cleaning, oil-water separation, anti-icing/corrosion/fogging, drag reduction, cell engineering, liquid manipulation, and so on. However, most of the reported smart superwetting surfaces switch their wettability by reversibly changing surface chemistry rather than surface microstructure. Compared with surface chemistry, the regulation of surface microstructure is more difficult and can bring novel functions to the surfaces. As a kind of stimulus-responsive material, shape-memory polymer (SMP) has become an excellent candidate for preparing smart superwetting surfaces owing to its unique shape transformation property. This review systematically summarizes the recent progress of smart superwetting SMP surfaces including fabrication methods, smart superwetting phenomena, and related application fields. The smart superwettabilities, such as superhydrophobicity/superomniphobicity with tunable adhesion, reversible switching between superhydrophobicity and superhydrophilicity, switchable isotropic/anisotropic wetting, slippery surface with tunable wettability, and underwater superaerophobicity/superoleophobicity with tunable adhesion, can be obtained on SMP micro/nanostructures by regulating the surface morphology. Finally, the challenges and future prospects of smart superwetting SMP surfaces are discussed.
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- Xue Bai
- Northwest Institute for Non-ferrous Metal Research, Xi'an, 710016, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Manufacturing System Engineering and Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Photonics Technology for Information, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Manufacturing System Engineering and Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Photonics Technology for Information, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Manufacturing System Engineering and Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Photonics Technology for Information, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, P. R. China
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- Northwest Institute for Non-ferrous Metal Research, Xi'an, 710016, P. R. China
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- Northwest Institute for Non-ferrous Metal Research, Xi'an, 710016, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Manufacturing System Engineering and Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Photonics Technology for Information, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Manufacturing System Engineering and Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Photonics Technology for Information, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, P. R. China
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Wang Y, Zhao R, He X, Zhang Z, Meng J, Wang S. Water Spider-Inspired Nanofiber Coating with Sustainable Scale Repellency via Air-Replenishing Strategy. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2209796. [PMID: 36652626 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202209796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2022] [Revised: 01/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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To survive underwater even in severely hypoxic water for a long period, the water spider has to periodically collect and replenish air into the diving bell. Inspired by this natural air-replenishing strategy, a water spider-inspired nanofiber (WSN) coating with underwater superaerophilicity displaying excellent and sustainable scalephobic capability is prepared. Air film on the WSN coating can be well-kept and further employed as the barrier layer for scale repellence. Significantly, scalephobic capability of the WSN coating mainly originates from two aspects: inhibiting interfacial nucleation and reducing interfacial adhesion of scale. Compared with previous studies, this WSN coating achieves excellent and sustainable scale repellence (≈ 98% reduction in scale deposition) even after a one-month dynamic scaling test. Thus, this air-replenishing strategy may raise a new avenue for advanced long-term scalephobic materials.
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- Yixuan Wang
- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
- Binzhou Institute of Technology, Binzhou, 256600, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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Wu Q, Yan H, Chen L, Qi S, Zhao T, Jiang L, Liu M. Bio-Inspired Active Self-Cleaning Surfaces via Filament-Like Sweepers Array. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023:e2212246. [PMID: 36990973 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202212246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2022] [Revised: 03/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Hydrodynamic forces from moving fluids can be utilized to remove contaminants which is an ideal fouling-release strategy for underwater surfaces. However, the hydrodynamic forces in the viscous sublayer are greatly reduced owing to the no-slip condition, which restricts their practical applications. Here, inspired by sweeper tentacles of corals, an active self-cleaning surface with flexible filament-like sweepers are reported. The sweepers can penetrate the viscous sublayer by utilizing energy from outer turbulent flows and remove contaminants with adhesion strength of >30 kPa. Under an oscillating flow, the removal rate of the single sweeper can reach up to 99.5% due to dynamic buckling movements. In addition, the sweepers array can completely clean its coverage area within 10 s through coordinated movements as symplectic waves. The active self-cleaning surface depends on the fluid-structure coupling between sweepers and flows, which breaks the concept of conventional self-cleaning.
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- Qingshan Wu
- Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, P. R. China
- Nerve-Machine Integration and Cognitive Competition Center, Beijing Machine and Equipment institute, Beijing, 100854, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, P. R. China
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, P. R. China
- International Research Institute for Multidisciplinary Science, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, P. R. China
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Li R, Tian S, Tian Y, Wang J, Xu S, Yang K, Yang J, Zhang L. An Extreme-Environment-Resistant Self-Healing Anti-Icing Coating. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2206075. [PMID: 36534911 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202206075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2022] [Revised: 11/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Anti-icing coatings on outdoor infrastructures and transportations inevitably suffer from surface injuries, especially in extreme weather events (e.g., freezing weather or acid rain). The coating surface damage can result in anti-icing performance loss or even icing promotion. The development of anti-icing coatings that enables self-healing in extreme conditions is highly desired but still challenging. Herein, an extreme-environment-resistant self-healing anti-icing coating is developed by integrating fluorinated graphene (FG) into a supramolecular polymeric matrix. The coating exhibits both anti-icing and deicing performance (ice nucleation temperature is ≈-30.3 °C; ice shear strength is ≈48.7 kPa), mainly attributable to the hydrophobic FG and silicone-based supramolecular material. Notably, owing to the crosslinking polymeric network with various dynamic bonds, this coating can sustain anti-icing/deicing performance after autonomous self-healing under harsh conditions including low temperature (-20 °C), strong acid (pH = 0), and strong alkali (pH = 14) environments. This coating paves the way to meet the anti-icing demand in open air, especially for the infrastructures in polar regions or acid/alkali environments.
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- Ruiqi Li
- Department of Biochemical Engineering, Frontier Science Center for Synthetic Biology and Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (MOE), School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 301700, P. R. China
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- Department of Biochemical Engineering, Frontier Science Center for Synthetic Biology and Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (MOE), School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 301700, P. R. China
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- Department of Biochemical Engineering, Frontier Science Center for Synthetic Biology and Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (MOE), School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 301700, P. R. China
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- Binzhou Institute of Technology, Weiqiao-UCAS Science and Technology Park, Binzhou City, Shandong Province, 256606, P. R. China
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- Department of Biochemical Engineering, Frontier Science Center for Synthetic Biology and Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (MOE), School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 301700, P. R. China
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- Department of Biochemical Engineering, Frontier Science Center for Synthetic Biology and Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (MOE), School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 301700, P. R. China
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- Department of Biochemical Engineering, Frontier Science Center for Synthetic Biology and Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (MOE), School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 301700, P. R. China
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- Department of Biochemical Engineering, Frontier Science Center for Synthetic Biology and Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (MOE), School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 301700, P. R. China
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Xiang H, Li X, Wu B, Sun S, Wu P. Highly Damping and Self-Healable Ionic Elastomer from Dynamic Phase Separation of Sticky Fluorinated Polymers. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2209581. [PMID: 36670074 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202209581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 28.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Revised: 12/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Shock-induced low-frequency vibration damage is extremely harmful to bionic soft robots and machines that may incur the malfunction of fragile electronic elements. However, current skin-like self-healable ionic elastomers as the artificial sensing and protecting layer still lack the ability to dampen vibrations, due to their almost opposite design for molecular frictions to material's elasticity. Inspired by the two-phase structure of adipose tissue (the natural damping skin layer), here, a highly damping ionic elastomer with energy-dissipating nanophases embedded in an elastic matrix is introduced, which is formed by polymerization-induced dynamic phase separation of sticky fluorinated copolymers in the presence of lithium salts. Such a supramolecular design decouples the elastic and damping functions into two distinct phases, and thus reconciles a few intriguing properties including ionic conductivity, high stretchability, softness, strain-stiffening, elastic recovery, room-temperature self-healability, recyclability, and most importantly, record-high damping capacity at the human motion frequency range (loss factor tan δ > 1 at 0.1-50 Hz). This study opens the door for the artificial syntheses of high-performance damping ionic skins with robust sensing and protective applications in soft electronics and robotics.
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- Huai Xiang
- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering & Center for Advanced Low-dimension Materials, Donghua University, 2999 North Renmin Road, Shanghai, 201620, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering & Center for Advanced Low-dimension Materials, Donghua University, 2999 North Renmin Road, Shanghai, 201620, China
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- Jülich Centre for Neutron Science (JCNS) at Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Zentrum (MLZ) Forschungszentrum Jülich, Lichtenbergstr. 1, 85748, Garching, Germany
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering & Center for Advanced Low-dimension Materials, Donghua University, 2999 North Renmin Road, Shanghai, 201620, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering & Center for Advanced Low-dimension Materials, Donghua University, 2999 North Renmin Road, Shanghai, 201620, China
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Zhao Z, Pan M, Qiao C, Xiang L, Liu X, Yang W, Chen XZ, Zeng H. Bionic Engineered Protein Coating Boosting Anti-Biofouling in Complex Biological Fluids. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2208824. [PMID: 36367362 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202208824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2022] [Revised: 11/03/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Implantable medical devices have been widely applied in diagnostics, therapeutics, organ restoration, and other biomedical areas, but often suffer from dysfunction and infections due to irreversible biofouling. Inspired by the self-defensive "vine-thorn" structure of climbing thorny plants, a zwitterion-conjugated protein is engineered via grafting sulfobetaine methacrylate (SBMA) segments on native bovine serum albumin (BSA) protein molecules for surface coating and antifouling applications in complex biological fluids. Unlike traditional synthetic polymers of which the coating operation requires arduous surface pretreatments, the engineered protein BSA@PSBMA (PolySBMA conjugated BSA) can achieve facile and surface-independent coating on various substrates through a simple dipping/spraying method. Interfacial molecular force measurements and adsorption tests demonstrate that the substrate-foulant attraction is significantly suppressed due to strong interfacial hydration and steric repulsion of the bionic structure of BSA@PSBMA, enabling coating surfaces to exhibit superior resistance to biofouling for a broad spectrum of species including proteins, metabolites, cells, and biofluids under various biological conditions. This work provides an innovative paradigm of using native proteins to generate engineered proteins with extraordinary antifouling capability and desired surface properties for bioengineering applications.
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- Ziqian Zhao
- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 1H9, Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 1H9, Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 1H9, Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 1H9, Canada
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 211189, China
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2H7, Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 1H9, Canada
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2H7, Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 1H9, Canada
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Zhou W, Yang F, Yuan L, Diao Y, Jiang O, Pu Y, Zhang Y, Zhao Y, Wang D. Construction of Superhydrophobic Coating on Iron Surface with Enhanced Anti-Corrosion, Anti-Adhesive and Anti-Bacterial Properties. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 15:8634. [PMID: 36500130 PMCID: PMC9741420 DOI: 10.3390/ma15238634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2022] [Revised: 11/22/2022] [Accepted: 12/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Superhydrophobic coatings on iron surface have a wide application potential in medical instruments, chemical industrial equipment, and house construction. In this work, we developed a multi-functional superhydrophobic coating on iron surface with a high air/water contact angle of 162.3° and a low sliding angle of 2.4°. The construction of superhydrophobic coating involves physical friction processing to fabricate micropatterns and structures, followed by annealing treatment and surface chemical modification with 1H,1H,2H,2H-tridecafluoro-n-octyltrimethoxysilane. The obtained organic-inorganic composite material exhibited considerable optimization potential to anti-condensation performance. The low surface energy of the superhydrophobic coating also leads to poor adhesion of water, dust, and blood platelets, which is beneficial for applications in medical devices. The electrochemical and impedance test results demonstrated that the superhydrophobic surface provided effective corrosion protection for the iron substrate, with an 84.63% increase in corrosion protection efficiency. The experimental results showed that the anti-bacterial ratios reached 90% for E. coli and 85% for S. epidermidis, while the anti-bacterial ratios of ordinary iron were only 8% for E. coli and 15% for S. epidermidis, respectively.
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- Wuyifan Zhou
- Superconductivity and New Energy R&D Center, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology of Materials (Ministry of Education of China), Key Laboratory of Magnetic Suspension Technology and Maglev Vehicle (Ministry of Education of China), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China
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- Superconductivity and New Energy R&D Center, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology of Materials (Ministry of Education of China), Key Laboratory of Magnetic Suspension Technology and Maglev Vehicle (Ministry of Education of China), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China
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- Superconductivity and New Energy R&D Center, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology of Materials (Ministry of Education of China), Key Laboratory of Magnetic Suspension Technology and Maglev Vehicle (Ministry of Education of China), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China
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- Superconductivity and New Energy R&D Center, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology of Materials (Ministry of Education of China), Key Laboratory of Magnetic Suspension Technology and Maglev Vehicle (Ministry of Education of China), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China
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- Oncology Department, The Second People’s Hospital of Neijiang, Neijiang 641000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic–Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology of Materials (Ministry of Education of China), Key Laboratory of Magnetic Suspension Technology and Maglev Vehicle (Ministry of Education of China), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology of Materials (Ministry of Education of China), Key Laboratory of Magnetic Suspension Technology and Maglev Vehicle (Ministry of Education of China), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic–Inorganic Composites, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
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Yan Y, Wang J, Gao J, Ma Y. TiO2-based slippery liquid-infused porous surfaces with excellent ice-phobic performance. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.129994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Zhang L, Zhang H, Yu X, Xu L, Wang D, Lu X, Zhang A. Superhydrophobic MXene Coating with Biomimetic Structure for Self-Healing Photothermal Deicing and Photoelectric Detector. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:53298-53313. [PMID: 36380725 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c16111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Two-dimensional transition metal carbides (Ti3C2Tx MXene) have emerged as new candidates for applications in multifunctional devices owing to their outstanding performance. However, these electronic devices are easily disturbed by water, breakage, oxidation during use, and limited energy resources. To solve these problems, herein, inspired by nature, a novel superhydrophobic, healable photothermal deicing and photodetector (SHPP) with a "papillary structure" is successfully fabricated for the first time, by a simple layer-by-layer assembly spraying process with 0D/1D/2D nanomaterials. As a result, the superhydrophobic modified 2D MXene coating (FM coating) on the SHPP sensor exhibits outstanding self-cleaning, long-term durability (>20 days), as well as excellent photothermal deicing performances under near-infrared light. Meanwhile, the unique semiembedded nano-ZnO/1D silver nanowire supports the sensor with desirable photoelectric performance with UV light and a fast response time (∼1 s), and good cycle stability. Moreover, benefiting from the transparent self-healing substrate, the photothermal deicing and photodetector properties can be restored at room temperature. The bioinspired structures and function mechanisms offer SHPP sensors great potential for the utilization of clean light energy, sensing, self-cleaning, anti-icing, and so forth.
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- Lun Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Polymers Materials Engineering of China, Polymer Research Institute of Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- Heibei Key Laboratory of Hazardous Chemicals Safety and Control Technology, School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, North China Institute of Science and Technology, Langfang, 065201 Hebei, China
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- China Bluestar Chengrand Co., Ltd. Chengdu 610065, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymers Materials Engineering of China, Polymer Research Institute of Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymers Materials Engineering of China, Polymer Research Institute of Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymers Materials Engineering of China, Polymer Research Institute of Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymers Materials Engineering of China, Polymer Research Institute of Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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Xie Z, Wang H, Deng Q, Tian Y, Shao Y, Chen R, Zhu X, Liao Q. Heat Transfer Characteristics of Carbon-Based Photothermal Superhydrophobic Materials with Thermal Insulation Micropores During Anti-icing/Deicing. J Phys Chem Lett 2022; 13:10237-10244. [PMID: 36300782 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.2c02655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Photothermal deicing is a noncontact, economically, efficient, and environmentally friendly melting/preventing ice method. Obtaining a cheap, easily fabricated material with high photothermal conversion and deicing efficiency is a challenge. Here, carbon-based photothermal superhydrophobic materials with thermal insulation micropores were prepared by using the salt-template. We demonstrate that the microholes array structure can enhance light absorption and hydrophobicity of the material, and the micropores structure can inhibit the heat transfer from the surface to the subcooled substrate, which synergistically greatly enhances the photothermal conversion. A heat transfer model was established to clarify the influence mechanisms of air cushion on interfacial heat transfer during the photothermal anti-icing and deicing process. The self-cleaning, flexibility, mechanical, and chemical stability tests show that the material has the potential for outdoor application. The prepared materials with high photothermal deicing efficiency provide a new way for the anti-icing and deicing of outdoor equipment.
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- Zhenting Xie
- MOE Key Laboratory of Low-grade Energy Utilization Technologies and Systems, School of Energy & Power Engineering Chongqing University, Chongqing400044, China
- Institute of Engineering Thermophysics, Chongqing University, Chongqing400044, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Low-grade Energy Utilization Technologies and Systems, School of Energy & Power Engineering Chongqing University, Chongqing400044, China
- Institute of Engineering Thermophysics, Chongqing University, Chongqing400044, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Low-grade Energy Utilization Technologies and Systems, School of Energy & Power Engineering Chongqing University, Chongqing400044, China
- Institute of Engineering Thermophysics, Chongqing University, Chongqing400044, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Low-grade Energy Utilization Technologies and Systems, School of Energy & Power Engineering Chongqing University, Chongqing400044, China
- Institute of Engineering Thermophysics, Chongqing University, Chongqing400044, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Low-grade Energy Utilization Technologies and Systems, School of Energy & Power Engineering Chongqing University, Chongqing400044, China
- Institute of Engineering Thermophysics, Chongqing University, Chongqing400044, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Low-grade Energy Utilization Technologies and Systems, School of Energy & Power Engineering Chongqing University, Chongqing400044, China
- Institute of Engineering Thermophysics, Chongqing University, Chongqing400044, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Low-grade Energy Utilization Technologies and Systems, School of Energy & Power Engineering Chongqing University, Chongqing400044, China
- Institute of Engineering Thermophysics, Chongqing University, Chongqing400044, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Low-grade Energy Utilization Technologies and Systems, School of Energy & Power Engineering Chongqing University, Chongqing400044, China
- Institute of Engineering Thermophysics, Chongqing University, Chongqing400044, China
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Fu B, Ma Y, Li R, Lian X, Liao S, Wang Y. Iodine-Oxidized Diene-Based Rubbers as Anti-icing and Deicing Polymer Coatings. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2022; 38:12382-12389. [PMID: 36179377 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.2c02164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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In an effort to prevent or minimize icing hazards, techniques and materials for icing inhibition and deicing have always been highly favored throughout human history. This work discovers the integrated anti-icing and deicing effects of poly(styrene-b-butadiene-b-styrene) triblock rubber (SBS) after its easy oxidation in iodine vapor. Iodine oxidation happens on the block of polybutadiene, featured by the conversion of SBS from hydrophobic to amphiphilic and the improved capability of photothermal conversion. The oxidized SBS can serve as a polymer coating, which possesses intriguing abilities to delay the kinetics of icing on its surface and repel the ice under light illumination. According to characterizations of surface chemistry and mechanical performance, iodine oxidation is assumed to involve the processes of iodine coordination to unsaturated bonds, the formation of radical cations as a result of the redox reaction between iodine and unsaturated carbon-carbon bonds, improved light absorption owing to the formation of polyiodide anions, and intermolecular coupling of radical cations. The appearance of polar moieties/species within the oxidized SBS is attributed to the delayed ice nucleation. The significant photothermal capacity in visible and near-infrared windows enables the iodine-oxidized SBS coating to remove the adhered ice by melting under light illumination when the icing process is inevitable, even at an extremely low temperature (-25 °C).
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- Bin Fu
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Light Conversion Materials and Biophotonics, Department of Chemistry, Renmin University of China, Beijing100872, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Light Conversion Materials and Biophotonics, Department of Chemistry, Renmin University of China, Beijing100872, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Light Conversion Materials and Biophotonics, Department of Chemistry, Renmin University of China, Beijing100872, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Light Conversion Materials and Biophotonics, Department of Chemistry, Renmin University of China, Beijing100872, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Light Conversion Materials and Biophotonics, Department of Chemistry, Renmin University of China, Beijing100872, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Light Conversion Materials and Biophotonics, Department of Chemistry, Renmin University of China, Beijing100872, China
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Zheng W, Huang J, Zang X, Xu X, Cai W, Lin Z, Lai Y. Judicious Design and Rapid Manufacturing of a Flexible, Mechanically Resistant Liquid-Like Coating with Strong Bonding and Antifouling Abilities. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2204581. [PMID: 36018280 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202204581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2022] [Revised: 08/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Fluorine-free liquid-repellent coatings have been highly demanded for a variety of applications. However, rapid formation of coatings possessing outstanding oil repellency and strong bonding ability as well as good mechanical strength (e.g., bendability, impact resistance, and scratch resistance) remains a grand challenge. Herein, a robust strategy to rapidly create fluorine-free oil-repellent coatings in only 30 s via rational design of a semi-interpenetrating polymer network structure is reported. The resulting coating manifests strong bonding capability both in air and underwater. More importantly, it not only provides unprecedented oil repellency, even to high-viscosity crude oil, but also achieves both excellent bendability and hardness. This simple yet effective design strategy opens up a new avenue to manufacture multifunctional materials and devices with desirable features and structural complexities for applications in sustainable antifouling, drag reduction, nondestructive transportation, liquid collection, and biomedicine, among other areas.
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- Weiwei Zheng
- College of Chemical Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350116, P. R. China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350116, P. R. China
- Qingyuan Innovation Laboratory, Quanzhou, 362801, P. R. China
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- College of Pipeline and Civil Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, 266580, P. R. China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350116, P. R. China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350116, P. R. China
- Qingyuan Innovation Laboratory, Quanzhou, 362801, P. R. China
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- Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore, 117585, Singapore
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, 350116, P. R. China
- Qingyuan Innovation Laboratory, Quanzhou, 362801, P. R. China
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Jiao ZZ, Zhou H, Han XC, Han DD, Zhang YL. Photothermal Responsive Slippery Surfaces Based on Laser-Structured Graphene@PVDF Composites. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 629:582-592. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.08.153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2022] [Revised: 07/31/2022] [Accepted: 08/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Yu L, Xu L, Lu L, Alhalili Z, Zhou X. Thermal Properties of MXenes and Relevant Applications. Chemphyschem 2022; 23:e202200203. [PMID: 35674280 DOI: 10.1002/cphc.202200203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2022] [Revised: 05/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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The properties and applications of MXenes (a family of layered transition metal carbides, nitrides, and carbonitrides) have aroused enormous research interests for a decade since the successful synthesis of few-layer transition metal carbides in 2011. Though MXenes, as the building blocks, have already been applied in various fields (such as wearable electronics) owing to the distinctive optical, mechanical and electrical properties, their thermal stability and intrinsic thermal properties were less thoroughly investigated compared to other characteristics in early reports. The pioneering theoretical prediction of the thermoelectric nature of MXenes was performed in 2013 while the first experiment-based report concerning the degradation behavior of the 2D structure at elevated temperatures in a controlled atmosphere was published in 2015, followed by numerous discoveries regarding the thermal properties of MXenes. Herein, after a brief description of the synthesis, this Review summarized the latest insights into the thermal stability and thermophysical properties of MXenes, and further associated these unique properties with relevant applications by multiple examples. Finally, current hurdles and challenges in this field were provided along with some advices on potential research directions in the future.
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- LePing Yu
- Institute of Automotive Technology, Wuxi Vocational Institute of Commerce, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214153, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Automotive Technology, Wuxi Vocational Institute of Commerce, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214153, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Automotive Technology, Wuxi Vocational Institute of Commerce, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214153, People's Republic of China
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- College of Sciences and Arts, Shaqra University, Sajir, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Institute of Automotive Technology, Wuxi Vocational Institute of Commerce, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214153, People's Republic of China
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Chen J, Luo Z, An R, Marklund P, Björling M, Shi Y. Novel Intrinsic Self-Healing Poly-Silicone-Urea with Super-Low Ice Adhesion Strength. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2200532. [PMID: 35318812 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202200532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2022] [Revised: 03/04/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Accumulation of snow and ice often causes problems and even dangerous situations for both industry and the general population. Passive de-icing technologies, e.g., hydrophobic, liquid-infused bionic surfaces, have attracted more and more attention compared with active de-icing technologies, e.g., electric heating, hot air heating, due to the passive de-icing technology's lower energy consumption and sustainability footprint. Using passive de-icing coatings seems to be one of the most promising solutions. However, the previously reported de-icing coatings suffer from high ice adhesion strength or short service life caused by wear. An intrinsic self-healing material based on poly-silicone-urea is developed in this work to address these problems. The material is prepared by introducing dynamic disulfide bonds into the hard phase of the polymer. Experimental results indicate that this poly-silicone-urea has a self-healing efficiency of close to 99%. More interestingly, it is found that the coating prepared from this poly-silicone-urea has a super low ice adhesion force, only 7 ± 1 kPa, which is almost the lowest value compared with previous intrinsic self-healing de-/anti-icing reports. This material can maintain low ice adhesion strength after healing. This intrinsic self-healing poly-silicone-urea can meet several practical applications, opening the door for future sustainable anti-/de-icing technologies.
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- Jun Chen
- Division of Machine Elements, Lulea University of Technology, Lulea, 97187, Sweden
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- College of Science, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, P. R. China
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- Herbert Gleiter Institute of Nanoscience, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210037, P. R. China
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- Division of Machine Elements, Lulea University of Technology, Lulea, 97187, Sweden
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- Division of Machine Elements, Lulea University of Technology, Lulea, 97187, Sweden
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- Division of Machine Elements, Lulea University of Technology, Lulea, 97187, Sweden
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Superhydrophobic surfaces have great potential for self-cleaning, anti-icing, and drag-reducing because of their water repellency property. However, their super-hydrophobicity is destroyed under mechanical abrasion due to the vulnerability of the delicate surface textures. Here, we demonstrate a strategy to create a robust superhydrophobic surface using MXene and fluoridated silica as functional fillers in epoxy resin. The fluoridated silica produces low surface energy, MXene serves as a wear-resistant phase and epoxy resin is the binding matrix. The composite coating demonstrates a self-cleaning effect to remove particles from the superhydrophobic surface by rolling water droplets. Moreover, the coating exhibits excellent mechanical durability by standing abrasion to maintain super-hydrophobicity. The superhydrophobic composite coating has the advantages of low cost and feasibility and has the potential for expandable industrial promotion.
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