Development of high-performance deicing coatings through engineered weak interfacial domains

Journal of Materials Chemistry A 2026

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Authors: Zhile Han, Xinchun Tian, Yipeng Peng, Linchuan Tian, Jingyi Tu, Jiangnan Liu, Wei Sun, Zhaowen Xu, Dong Wang, Zhuang Ma
DOI: 10.1039/d5ta09967f
Cited by: 2
References: 36

Abstract

A polymer coating with engineered weak interfacial domains reduces ice adhesion by 90% and interfacial toughness by 96%, enabling ice shedding from UAV propellers via a validated stress-focusing mechanism.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Icing and De-icing Technologies Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity Smart Materials for Construction

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Materials Chemistry A
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
14
Issue
30
Pages
19815–19828
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN