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Wettability Engineered Surfaces for Anti-frosting Applications
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posted on 2017-10-22, 00:00 authored by Domenico TortorellaIn the present study, a carbon based, superhydrophobic coating is presented and its properties
analyzed for anti-icing and de-icing applications. Thanks to its skin-heating ability, ease
of manufacturing, and predictable behaviour, this composition demonstrates that it is a strong
candidate to address the frosting problem. The surfaces are prepared in two variants, one
as-is and one oil-infused; a performance comparison is carried out between the two.
History
Advisor
Megaridis, Constantine M.Department
Mechanical and Industrial EngineeringDegree Grantor
University of Illinois at ChicagoDegree Level
- Masters
Committee Member
Xu, Jie Asinari, PietroSubmitted date
2015-08Language
- en