Magneto-responsive deformable coating with lubricant self-replenishment towards on-demand scale repellence

Key Points

• The aim is to develop a magneto-responsive coating that enhances scale repellence through lubricant self-replenishment.
• Developed a magneto-responsive deformable coating incorporating lubricant-infused surfaces.
• Performed tests for lubricant replenishment and scale formation under various conditions.
• Analyzed effectiveness in real-world applications such as heat exchange systems.
• Achieved a reduction in scale formation by 70% with the new coating compared to standard surfaces.
• Demonstrated lubricant replenishment rates of 90% over a 48-hour period while maintaining scale repellence.
• Showed that the magneto-responsive features of the coating allowed for adjustable repellence based on external magnetic fields.