Tunable Icephobicity of Surface-Grown Metal-Organic Frameworks with Nanohierarchical Texture

Key Points

• The study aims to explore the icephobic properties of surface-grown MOFs and their tunable structural features.
• Utilized metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with varying textures
• Conducted ice adhesion tests to assess icephobicity
• Analyzed the structural attributes of MOFs to understand their functional performance
• MOFs exhibited significant icephobic properties with tunable surface characteristics
• Improved resistance to ice accumulation compared to conventional materials
• Structural modifications enhanced the overall effectiveness of icephobic surfaces