Transparent photothermal superhydrophobic coatings: Exceptional passive anti-icing and active de-icing capabilities for photovoltaic devices
Qian Xu, Zilong Liu, Nian Xu, Yueqi Zhu, Huaqiang Chu
Topics & Concepts
Photothermal therapyMaterials scienceCoatingSuperhydrophobic coatingPhotothermal effectNanotechnologyNanoscopic scaleOptoelectronicsOptical coatingAbsorption (acoustics)Photovoltaic systemDurabilityVisible spectrumThermalThermal insulationSolar energyLight scatteringUltravioletTungstenComposite materialCondensationOpticsPhotodetectionTransparency (behavior)Response timeEvaporationSurface Modification and SuperhydrophobicityIcing and De-icing TechnologiesHigh voltage insulation and dielectric phenomena