Erosion-resistant materials demonstrate low interfacial toughness with ice and superior durability
Qimeng Yang, Ali Dolatabadi, Kevin Golovin
Abstract
) and comparable to polymeric surfaces. The force per width required to remove ice on the QC surface was even lower than that of a silicone (Sylgard 184) surface for an ice length of 7.0 cm. The low interfacial toughness of the erosion-resistant materials with ice was also retained after 1000 cycles of linear abrasion under a pressure of 27.0 kPa. The findings of this work expand the material selection options for durable large-scale ice-phobic applications and could enlighten the use of erosion-resistant materials in harsh industrial environments requiring effective de-icing.
Topics & Concepts
Materials scienceToughnessDurabilityComposite materialAbrasion (mechanical)CeramicErosionIcingCoatingGeologyPaleontologyOceanographyCellular and Composite StructuresAdhesion, Friction, and Surface InteractionsSurface Modification and Superhydrophobicity