Anti-icing properties of femtosecond laser-induced nano and multiscale topographies

• Published in: Applied surface science Vol. 552; p. 149443
• Main Authors: Gaddam, Anvesh, Sharma, Himani, Karkantonis, Themistoklis, Dimov, Stefan
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 30.06.2021
• Subjects: Anti-icing; Femtosecond laser; Frost; LIPSS; Stainless steel; Superhydrophobic; Textured surfaces; XPS; Textured surfaces; LIPSS; Superhydrophobic; Stainless steel; Femtosecond laser; Anti-icing; XPS; Frost

[Display omitted] •LIPSS and multiscale topographies are fabricated by an NIR femtosecond laser.•Laser treated surfaces significantly delayed droplet freezing time on surfaces.•Nano and multiscale topographies inhibit the frost formation on surfaces.•Severely abraded multiscale topographies exhibite...