Laser-induced graphene for slippery photothermal de-icing surfaces

Icing poses significant operational challenges in laser radar, antennas, and aircraft wings. However, there is an urgent demand for developing graphene-based de-icing surfaces with high absorption, excellent photothermal conversion ability, and low ice adhesion. Herein, laser-induced graphene (LIG)...

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Published inIEEE photonics technology letters Vol. 35; no. 21; p. 1
Main Authors Wang, Qiang, Zhang, Ye-Can, Sun, Hao-Bo, Zou, Wen-Kai, Miao, Ning-De, Liu, Shao-Long, Jiao, Yong-Hao, Liu, Yu-Qing, Han, Dong-Dong
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York IEEE 01.11.2023
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Subjects
Adhesives
de-icing surfaces
Deicing
Graphene
Hydrophobicity
Ice
Laser-induced graphene
Light irradiation
Lubricants
photothermal responsive
Radiation effects
slippery surface
Surface emitting lasers
Surface topography
Surface treatment
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Summary:Icing poses significant operational challenges in laser radar, antennas, and aircraft wings. However, there is an urgent demand for developing graphene-based de-icing surfaces with high absorption, excellent photothermal conversion ability, and low ice adhesion. Herein, laser-induced graphene (LIG) for lubricant-infused slippery photothermal de-icing surfaces has been developed. The de-icing surfaces were prepared by laser pyrolysis and lubricant infusion. After laser pyrolysis, the polyimide substrate was converted into LIG with porous nanostructures, high absorption (>90%), and hydrophobicity, which is suitable for fabricating lubricant-infused slippery photothermal de-icing surfaces. Due to the existing lubricant, the lubricant-infused slippery photothermal de-icing surfaces show low ice adhesion upon light irradiation. This work shows great potential in passive frosting/icing prevention.
ISSN:1041-1135
1941-0174
DOI:10.1109/LPT.2023.3307019