Phase-Switching Liquids as Anti-Icing Materials

  • Magazine Article
  • TBMG-34755
Published July 01, 2019 by Tech Briefs Media Group in United States
Language:
  • English

Techniques to prevent frost and ice formation on surfaces rely heavily on heating or on liquid chemicals that need to be repeatedly reapplied because they easily wash away. Even advanced anti-icing materials have problems functioning under conditions of high humidity and subzero conditions.