We reported an innovative design for a novel type of superhydrophobic thermal energy-storage material by microencapsulation of phase change material (PCM) with a nanostructured ZnO/SiO 2 shell.
With high energy storage density, enhanced thermal conductivity, and good scalability, our superhydrophobic ss-PCM coating should find potential use in energy-saving building materials and thermal management of electrical devices, as
In this research, the superhydrophobic electrode is constructed by a chemical modification. After the water droplets impale the electrode surface, they will eject, which prompts the surface dust to roll down and demonstrate a self-cleaning property.
In this research, the superhydrophobic electrode is constructed by a chemical modification. After the water droplets impale the electrode surface, they will eject, which prompts the surface dust to roll down and demonstrate a self-cleaning
The invention discloses a novel super-hydrophobic compressed air energy storage tube and a processing method thereof, comprising a base tube and a corrosion-resistant coating coated on the...
In this study, a composite material with energy storage, active electro-/photo-thermal de-icing
Here, recent advances in anti-icing by design and functionalization of superhydrophobic surfaces are reviewed. The mechanisms and advantages of conventional, macrostructured, and photothermal
With high energy storage density, enhanced thermal conductivity, and good scalability, our superhydrophobic ss-PCM coating should find potential use in energy-saving building materials and thermal management of electrical devices, as
Here, recent advances in anti-icing by design and functionalization of superhydrophobic surfaces are reviewed. The mechanisms and advantages of conventional, macrostructured, and photothermal superhydrophobic surfaces are introduced in turn.
In this study, a composite material with energy storage, active electro-/photo-thermal de-icing and passive super-hydrophobic anti-icing properties is proposed.
In this study, a composite material with energy storage, active electro-/photo-thermal de-icing and passive super-hydrophobic anti-icing properties is proposed.
In this study, a composite material with energy storage, active electro-/photo-thermal de-icing and passive super-hydrophobic anti-icing properties is proposed.
In this study, a composite material with energy storage, active electro-/photo-thermal de-icing and passive super-hydrophobic anti-icing properties is proposed.
In this research, the superhydrophobic electrode is constructed by a chemical modification. After the water droplets impale the electrode surface, they will eject, which prompts the surface dust to roll down and demonstrate a self-cleaning property.
The integrated superhydrophobic supercapacitor has a specific capacitance of 97.2 F/g at a current density of 0.8 mA/cm 2, and a capacitor retention rate of 95.5% after 3500 cycles. Furthermore, it can withstand bending 2000 times and 24 h of immersion with either strong acid or alkali and can achieve long-term underwater work (3500 h).
Portable energy storage is developing rapidly with the miniaturization and integration of devices, and flexible supercapacitors are one of the important development directions. Nevertheless, the performance of most supercapacitors will be dramatically degraded after being eroded by water droplets or repeatedly stretched.
Although the formation of the nanostructured ZnO layer can provide an enough rough surface for the microcapsules, the hydrophilic nature of ZnO cannot support a superhydrophobic behavior due to abundant hydroxyl groups on the surface of ZnO layer.
The super-hydrophobic durability of the top layer is verified through tape peeling and sandpaper abrasion tests. The surface can be heated by applying on voltage or light illumination, showing efficient electro-/photo-thermal and all-day anti-icing/de-icing performance.
Meanwhile, an electrochemistry functionalization strategy was applied onto the hydrogel, which not only enhanced the mechanical properties but also effectively improved the energy storage density.
