Impalement-Resistant Superhydrophobic Coating

Abrasion-proof, ice adhesion <70 kPa

A hierarchical micro/nanostructure with low surface energy achieves both outstanding liquid impalement resistance and mechanical robustness, significantly delaying icing.

Li, Bucheng · Liang, Weidong · Wei, Jinfei · Mingyuan, Mao · Zhang, Junping

Advanced Materials Technologies 2025

Specifications

抵抗

{'zh': '7.8', 'en': ''} m/s

Ice adhesion strength

{'zh': '', 'en': '<70'} kPa

Advantages

Remains superhydrophobic after immersion in 1 m of water for 30 days

Withstands 2000 cycles of Taber abrasion

Withstands 400 cycles of tape-peeling