Hydrophobic Surface Array Structure Based on Laser-Induced Graphene for Deicing and Anti-Icing Applications
The exceptional performance of graphene has driven the advancement of its preparation techniques and applications. Laser-induced graphene (LIG), as a novel graphene preparation technique, has been applied in various fields. Graphene periodic structures created by the LIG technique exhibit superhydro...
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| description | The exceptional performance of graphene has driven the advancement of its preparation techniques and applications. Laser-induced graphene (LIG), as a novel graphene preparation technique, has been applied in various fields. Graphene periodic structures created by the LIG technique exhibit superhydrophobic characteristics and can be used for deicing and anti-icing applications, which are significantly influenced by the laser parameters. The laser surface treatment process was simulated by a finite element software analysis (COMSOL Multiphysics) to optimize the scanning parameter range, and the linear array surface structure was subsequently fabricated by the LIG technique. The generation of graphene was confirmed by Raman spectroscopy and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. The periodic linear array structure was observed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and confocal laser imaging (CLSM). In addition, CLSM testings, contact angle measurements, and delayed icing experiments were systematically performed to investigate the effect of scanning speed on surface hydrophobicity. The results show that high-quality and uniform graphene can be achieved using the laser scanning speed of 125 mm/s. The periodic linear array structures can obviously increase the contact angle and suppress delayed icing. Furthermore, these structures have the enhanced ability of the electric heating deicing, which can reach 100 °C and 240 °C within 15 s and within 60 s under the DC voltage power supply ranging from 3 to 7 V, respectively. These results indicate that the LIG technique can be developed to provide an efficient, economical, and convenient approach for preparing graphene and that the hydrophobic surface array structure based on LIG has considerable potential for deicing and anti-icing applications. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-330baea7dec544ce83a0e9243ba2d5912024-02-23T15:27:54ZengMDPI AGMicromachines2072-666X2024-02-0115228510.3390/mi15020285Hydrophobic Surface Array Structure Based on Laser-Induced Graphene for Deicing and Anti-Icing ApplicationsMian Zhong0Shichen Li1Yao Zou2Hongyun Fan3Yong Jiang4Chao Qiu5Jinling Luo6Liang Yang7Institute of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Civil Aviation Flight University of China, Deyang 618307, ChinaInstitute of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Civil Aviation Flight University of China, Deyang 618307, ChinaInstitute of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Civil Aviation Flight University of China, Deyang 618307, ChinaInstitute of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Civil Aviation Flight University of China, Deyang 618307, ChinaSchool of Mathematics and Physics, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, ChinaCollege of Aviation Engineering, Civil Aviation Flight University of China, Deyang 618307, ChinaChongqing Institute of Green and Intelligent Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chongqing 400714, ChinaChongqing Institute of Green and Intelligent Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chongqing 400714, ChinaThe exceptional performance of graphene has driven the advancement of its preparation techniques and applications. Laser-induced graphene (LIG), as a novel graphene preparation technique, has been applied in various fields. Graphene periodic structures created by the LIG technique exhibit superhydrophobic characteristics and can be used for deicing and anti-icing applications, which are significantly influenced by the laser parameters. The laser surface treatment process was simulated by a finite element software analysis (COMSOL Multiphysics) to optimize the scanning parameter range, and the linear array surface structure was subsequently fabricated by the LIG technique. The generation of graphene was confirmed by Raman spectroscopy and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. The periodic linear array structure was observed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and confocal laser imaging (CLSM). In addition, CLSM testings, contact angle measurements, and delayed icing experiments were systematically performed to investigate the effect of scanning speed on surface hydrophobicity. The results show that high-quality and uniform graphene can be achieved using the laser scanning speed of 125 mm/s. The periodic linear array structures can obviously increase the contact angle and suppress delayed icing. Furthermore, these structures have the enhanced ability of the electric heating deicing, which can reach 100 °C and 240 °C within 15 s and within 60 s under the DC voltage power supply ranging from 3 to 7 V, respectively. These results indicate that the LIG technique can be developed to provide an efficient, economical, and convenient approach for preparing graphene and that the hydrophobic surface array structure based on LIG has considerable potential for deicing and anti-icing applications.https://www.mdpi.com/2072-666X/15/2/285laser-induced grapheneperiodic linear arrayhydrophobicelectric heating deicinganti-icing application |
| spellingShingle | Mian Zhong Shichen Li Yao Zou Hongyun Fan Yong Jiang Chao Qiu Jinling Luo Liang Yang Hydrophobic Surface Array Structure Based on Laser-Induced Graphene for Deicing and Anti-Icing Applications Micromachines laser-induced graphene periodic linear array hydrophobic electric heating deicing anti-icing application |
| title | Hydrophobic Surface Array Structure Based on Laser-Induced Graphene for Deicing and Anti-Icing Applications |
| title_full | Hydrophobic Surface Array Structure Based on Laser-Induced Graphene for Deicing and Anti-Icing Applications |
| title_fullStr | Hydrophobic Surface Array Structure Based on Laser-Induced Graphene for Deicing and Anti-Icing Applications |
| title_full_unstemmed | Hydrophobic Surface Array Structure Based on Laser-Induced Graphene for Deicing and Anti-Icing Applications |
| title_short | Hydrophobic Surface Array Structure Based on Laser-Induced Graphene for Deicing and Anti-Icing Applications |
| title_sort | hydrophobic surface array structure based on laser induced graphene for deicing and anti icing applications |
| topic | laser-induced graphene periodic linear array hydrophobic electric heating deicing anti-icing application |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-666X/15/2/285 |
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