Fe3O4/carbon black synergy enabled photothermal superhydrophobic coatings for efficient solar-assisted deicing

Compared to conventional hydrophobic coatings, photothermal superhydrophobic coatings improve deicing by converting sunlight to heat, while face implementation barriers including dependence on costly nanomaterials, multi-step refined fabrication, and the potential environmental problems caused by common fluorinated hydrophobic agents. This work presents a fluorine-free, eco-friendly alternative fabricated using commercially available carbon black and low-cost Fe 3O 4 applied via simple air-spraying. This coating utilizes micron-sized Fe 3O 4 as the base material and nano-sized Carbon Black to form a nanotextured villous structure, establishing a stable micro-nano hierarchical architecture that enhances hydrophobicity. It achieves a water contact angle of 158.6° and a sliding angle of 4°. Under low-temperature conditions (−15 °C), the coating exhibits a delayed freezing time of 756 s. Furthermore, due to the porous micro-nano structure capturing light by promoting multiple reflections, coupled with the inherent photothermal synergy between Fe 3O 4 and carbon black, under 1 kW/m 2 irradiation, the coating not only reaches 56.5 °C within 300 s but also achieves complete large-scale deicing within 713 s. Crucially, the nanoparticles form interconnected bridges, maintaining robust mechanical properties while creating numerous air cavities that can hold water droplets, ensuring that the coating remains superhydrophobic even after immersion in acidic or alkaline solutions and sandpaper wear. This combination of superior surface properties, outstanding photothermal conversion, and excellent environmental and mechanical stability highlights its significant potential for anti-icing applications.

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成果名称:低表面能涂层

合作方式:技术开发

联 系 人:周老师

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成果名称:低表面能涂层

合作方式:技术开发

联 系 人:周老师

联系电话:13321314106

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成果名称:低表面能涂层

合作方式:技术开发

联 系 人:周老师

联系电话:13321314106

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成果名称:低表面能涂层

合作方式:技术开发

联 系 人:周老师

联系电话:13321314106

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