The formation and accumulation of ice on various exposed surfaces are common and
unavoidable phenomena, which have detrimental effects on industrial production and daily …

Photothermal anti-/de-icing materials (PA/DIMs) have attracted significant attention due to
their potential in addressing surface ice formation. To date, improved durability and harsh …

The formation and accumulation of ice on the surfaces of outdoor equipment is a common
and unavoidable phenomenon, and causes much inconvenience to human life and …

Solar energy-based renewable energy conversion and storage technologies offer a great
promise of combating energy shortage and transitioning to a sustainable society. Efficient …

Oceanic oil spill and the discharge of industrial oily wastewaters can cause significant
threats to the ecological environment and human health. Herein, we design a durable …

Photothermal deicing is a noncontact, economically, efficient, and environmentally friendly
melting/preventing ice method. Obtaining a cheap, easily fabricated material with high …

The ability of phase change materials (PCMs) to absorb and release large amounts of latent
heat has led to great interest in their use in anti-icing applications. Combining PCMs and …

Superhydrophobic surfaces have been widely studied due to their potential applications in
aerospace fields. However, superhydrophobic surfaces with excellent water-repellent, anti …

Frequent oil spills and the discharge of industrial oily wastewaters have become a serious
threat to the environment, ecosystem, and human beings. Herein, a photothermal, magnetic …

Inspired by the lotus leaf in nature, superhydrophobic materials have attracted considerable
attention in both science and industry over the past three decades. Apart from the most …