Gradient droplet distribution promotes spontaneous formation of frost-free zone

Autor: Chenguang Lu, Cong Liu, Zichao Yuan, Haiyang Zhan, Danyang Zhao, Lei Zhao, Shile Feng, Yahua Liu
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: Communications Materials, Vol 3, Iss 1, Pp 1-9 (2022)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2662-4443
DOI: 10.1038/s43246-022-00308-5
Popis: 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.
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