Rf-Sputtered Teflon®-Modified Superhydrophobic Nanostructured Titanium Dioxide Coating on Aluminum Alloy for Icephobic Applications

Icing on surfaces such as cables or high-voltage insulators may often lead to severe safety issues power outages in cold winter conditions. Conventional methods used tackle icing problems include mechanical deicing, where the ice is scraped broken, and chemical deicers ethylene glycol are used. However, best approach addressing these prevent formation first place. Research past few decades have shown hydrophobic superhydrophobic be effective reducing adhesion. We concept of water repellency turn an aluminum surface minimize adhesion surfaces. render also applicable insulating surfaces, we demonstrated adaptability a low dielectric oxide, TiO2, with icephobic properties. This work demonstrates importance coexistence rough nanostructures well low-surface-energy compositions make it metals