Design and applications of surfaces that control the accretion of matter
Abstract
The accumulation of foreign substances on a surface, whether it is dirt on a window or ice on an airplane wing, can lead to hazardous conditions. Many surfaces have been engineered to resist the accumulation of one type of fluid or matter in a particular state, but engineering broader resistivity has remained a challenge. For example, surfaces that repel water droplets may still be susceptible to fog accumulation. Dhyani et al. review the wetting performance and fouling resistance of different liquid-repellent coatings, focusing on superhydrophobic, superomniphobic, lubricant-infused, and liquid-like surfaces. Two key aspects are the performance of the surface to different foulants and the relevance of considering different length scales.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Jul 16, 2021
- Source ID
- 10.1126/science.aba5010
Entities
People
- Abhishek Dhyani
- Alex Kate Halvey
- Anish Tuteja
- Brian Macdonald
- Geeta Mehta
- Jing Wang
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- University of Michigan