Scalable nanoporous superhydrophobic films toward extreme icing conditions at −141°C and icing wind tunnel

Yunyun Meng; Zhengang Pu; Yang Qi; Yanxin Zhang; Suli Xing; Xian Yi; Song Wang; Senyun Liu; Nan Wu

doi:10.1039/d6mh00559d

January 1, 2026Materials Horizons

Scalable nanoporous superhydrophobic films toward extreme icing conditions at −141°C and icing wind tunnel

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Key Points

This research aims to develop scalable superhydrophobic films that can withstand extreme icing conditions.
Developed nanoporous superhydrophobic films for analysis.
Tested performance under dynamic icing conditions in a wind tunnel at -141°C.
Evaluated retention of the Cassie-Baxter state under icing.
Films maintained superhydrophobic properties effectively under extreme icing conditions.
Demonstrated enhanced anti-icing performance compared to conventional methods.
Significantly reduced ice adhesion was observed, improving functional efficiency.

Implication

Research reveals novel superhydrophobic films reduce icing under extreme conditions, implying improvements in anti-icing technologies.

Abstract

Superhydrophobic surfaces offer a promising passive anti-icing alternative, yet they frequently fail to sustain the nonwetting Cassie‑Baxter state under dynamic icing conditions. Conventional approaches for robust superhydrophobic anti-icing coating rely...

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Meng et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a095c2c7880e6d24efe2391 https://doi.org/10.1039/d6mh00559d

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Scalable nanoporous superhydrophobic films toward extreme icing conditions at −141°C and icing wind tunnel

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