Robust and durable surperhydrophobic F-DLC coating for anti-icing in aircrafts engineering

Liangliang Liu; Wei Tang; Qingdong Ruan; Zhongcan Wu; Chao Yang; Suihan Cui; Zhengyong Ma; Ricky K.Y. Fu; Xiubo Tian; Ruijun Wang; Zhongzhen Wu; Paul K. Chu

doi:10.1016/j.surfcoat.2020.126468

Author(s)

Wei Tang
Zhongcan Wu
Chao Yang
Suihan Cui
Zhengyong Ma
Ricky K.Y. Fu
Xiubo Tian
Ruijun Wang
Zhongzhen Wu

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Detail(s)

Original language	English
Article number	126468
Journal / Publication	Surface and Coatings Technology
Volume	404
Online published	2 Oct 2020
Publication status	Published - 25 Dec 2020

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DOI	DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surfcoat.2020.126468 Final Published version
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Abstract

The nose cones of plane engines adjust the airflow direction and guarantee steady operation but they are vulnerable to icing at high altitude leading to potential hazards and accidents. Superhydrophobicity is effective against icing but most organic superhydrophobic materials are not suitable for engineering applications. Herein, a mechanically robust superhydrophobic coating is prepared on stainless steel by incorporating laser-textured micro/nano structures into the plasma-coated multilayered structure of Cr/CrC/DLC/F-DLC. The multilayered coating shows a stable surface contact angle of >150° in addition of robust mechanical properties even in harsh environments such as prolonged ultraviolet light irradiation, wear, and corrosion. Tests conducted under simulated working conditions reveal significantly reduced ice accumulation on the coating because of easy roll-off of droplets consequently giving rise to excellent anti-icing properties.

Research Area(s)

Anti-icing, Engineering applications, F-DLC, Mechanical properties, Superhydrophobicity

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Robust and durable surperhydrophobic F-DLC coating for anti-icing in aircrafts engineering. / Liu, Liangliang; Tang, Wei; Ruan, Qingdong; Wu, Zhongcan; Yang, Chao; Cui, Suihan; Ma, Zhengyong; Fu, Ricky K.Y.; Tian, Xiubo; Wang, Ruijun; Wu, Zhongzhen; Chu, Paul K.

In: Surface and Coatings Technology, Vol. 404, 126468, 25.12.2020.

Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews (RGC: 21, 22, 62) › 21_Publication in refereed journal › peer-review

Liu, L, Tang, W, Ruan, Q, Wu, Z, Yang, C, Cui, S, Ma, Z, Fu, RKY, Tian, X, Wang, R, Wu, Z & Chu, PK 2020, 'Robust and durable surperhydrophobic F-DLC coating for anti-icing in aircrafts engineering', Surface and Coatings Technology, vol. 404, 126468. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surfcoat.2020.126468

Liu, L., Tang, W., Ruan, Q., Wu, Z., Yang, C., Cui, S., Ma, Z., Fu, R. K. Y., Tian, X., Wang, R., Wu, Z., & Chu, P. K. (2020). Robust and durable surperhydrophobic F-DLC coating for anti-icing in aircrafts engineering. Surface and Coatings Technology, 404, [126468]. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surfcoat.2020.126468

Liu L, Tang W, Ruan Q, Wu Z, Yang C, Cui S et al. Robust and durable surperhydrophobic F-DLC coating for anti-icing in aircrafts engineering. Surface and Coatings Technology. 2020 Dec 25;404. 126468. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surfcoat.2020.126468

Liu, Liangliang ; Tang, Wei ; Ruan, Qingdong ; Wu, Zhongcan ; Yang, Chao ; Cui, Suihan ; Ma, Zhengyong ; Fu, Ricky K.Y. ; Tian, Xiubo ; Wang, Ruijun ; Wu, Zhongzhen ; Chu, Paul K. / Robust and durable surperhydrophobic F-DLC coating for anti-icing in aircrafts engineering. In: Surface and Coatings Technology. 2020 ; Vol. 404.