Water penetration can cause severe performance deterioration and even failure of concrete
constructions through various degradation mechanisms, such as chemical erosion, dry-wet …

In past decades, antifogging surfaces have drawn more and more attention owing to their
promising and wide applications such as in aerospace, traffic transportation, optical devices …

Graphene membrane is considered the preferred item of thermal conductivity material for
wearable devices due to its unique flexibility and high thermal conductivity. However, water …

Superhydrophobic surfaces show great application prospects in various fields, yet the
tedious preparation process, sophisticated equipment, and poor durability restrict their large …

The current challenges of superhydrophobic cotton fabric lie in its intricate fabrication and
the issue of fluoride contamination. This study reported an eco-friendly and one-step method …

In this work, two cost-effective methods for preparing negative carbon superhydrophobic self-
cleaning concrete coatings were developed by using silane-modified recycled powders (RP) …

Radiant cooling, as an energy-saving, thermal comfort-enhancing, and noise-free air
conditioning technology, has garnered increasing attention in recent years. But the risk of …

Radiant cooling is a promising thermal control technology for built environment.
Unfortunately, condensation limits the potential of radiant cooling. Recently, numerous …

In this paper, graphene oxide (GO) modified microcapsules have been developed for use in
self-healing Cardanol-based epoxy anti-corrosion coatings on steel substrates. The …

The accumulation of snow and ice on the surface of roadways can threaten driving safety,
which is a major pain point in winter. To address the issue of pavement icing, this paper …