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Research Progress in Functional Superhydrophobic Anti-icing Coating

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  • 1. School of Materials Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China; 

    2. Kangmingyuan (Guizhou) Technology Develipment Co., Ltd., Anshun, Guizhou 561100, China

Online published: 2025-11-12

Abstract

[Objective/Significance] Ice accumulation on equipment surface under low temperature conditions has brought substantial global economic losses. Traditional de-icing methodsare not only costly but also inefficient,making it difficult to meet practical application demands.Superhydrophobic anti-icing coating is an effective way to address this challenge.[Analysis/ Discussion/Progress]In this paper,the anti-icing mechanism of superhydrophobic coating was first introduced,and the recent advances in functional superhydrophobic anti-icing coating,including those with photothermal,electrothermal,or magnetothermal conversion capabilities,as well as coatingcotaining lubricants or antifreeze agents. Their respective advantages and existing limitations were alsopointed out.[Conclusion/Prospect]Although periodical achievements on the research and application ofsuperhydrophobic anti-icing coating have been brought out,several key technical challenges still remain tobe overcome. Future efforts should emphasize enhancing the durability and multifunctionality of suchcoating,while also focusing on the transformation of research outcomes into practical applications.

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XU Huiling, LIN Minghua, WANG Hua, CHEN Yongjun, WANG Yao, ZHENG Bin, JIN Zhenghua, LAI Xuejun, LI Hongqiang, ZENG Xingrong .

Research Progress in Functional Superhydrophobic Anti-icing Coating

[J]. Paint & Coatings Industry, 2025 , 55(12) : 82 -86 . DOI: 10.12020/j.issn.0253-4312.2025-307

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