Gradient droplet distribution promotes spontaneous formation of frost-free zone

Chenguang Lu; Cong Liu; Zichao Yuan; Haiyang Zhan; Danyang Zhao; Lei Zhao; Shile Feng; Yahua Liu

doi:10.1038/s43246-022-00308-5

Communications Materials (Oct 2022)

Gradient droplet distribution promotes spontaneous formation of frost-free zone

Chenguang Lu,
Cong Liu,
Zichao Yuan,
Haiyang Zhan,
Danyang Zhao,
Lei Zhao,
Shile Feng,
Yahua Liu

Affiliations

Chenguang Lu: Key Laboratory for Precision & Non-traditional Machining Technology of Ministry of Education, Dalian University of Technology
Cong Liu: Key Laboratory for Precision & Non-traditional Machining Technology of Ministry of Education, Dalian University of Technology
Zichao Yuan: Key Laboratory for Precision & Non-traditional Machining Technology of Ministry of Education, Dalian University of Technology
Haiyang Zhan: Key Laboratory for Precision & Non-traditional Machining Technology of Ministry of Education, Dalian University of Technology
Danyang Zhao: Key Laboratory for Precision & Non-traditional Machining Technology of Ministry of Education, Dalian University of Technology
Lei Zhao: Key Laboratory for Precision & Non-traditional Machining Technology of Ministry of Education, Dalian University of Technology
Shile Feng: Key Laboratory for Precision & Non-traditional Machining Technology of Ministry of Education, Dalian University of Technology
Yahua Liu: Key Laboratory for Precision & Non-traditional Machining Technology of Ministry of Education, Dalian University of Technology

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s43246-022-00308-5
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 3, no. 1
pp. 1 – 9

Abstract

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Preventing the condensation of water is key for anti-icing applications. Here, a macro-ridged surface is found to prevent frost formation either side of each ridge, attributed to a change in water vapor distribution preventing ice bridge formation.

Published in Communications Materials

ISSN: 2662-4443 (Online)
Publisher: Nature Portfolio
Country of publisher: United States
LCC subjects: Technology: Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineering: Materials of engineering and construction. Mechanics of materials
Website: https://www.nature.com/commsmat/

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