Characterization in Relevant Icing Conditions of Two Superhydrophobic Coatings

The formation of ice can be very detrimental to flight safety, since the ice accumulated on the surfaces of the aircraft can alter both the aerodynamics and the weight, leading in some cases to catastrophic stall situations. To date, only active Ice Protection Systems (IPS), which require energy to...

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Main Author: Filomena Piscitelli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-04-01
Series:Applied Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/12/8/3705