Ice-Repellent Surfaces
A special issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 September 2020) | Viewed by 388
Special Issue Editor
Interests: high temperature corrosion; corrosion protection; coating technology; coatings for anti-icing and anti-fouling applications; mechanical properties of coatings; durability
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Icing on surfaces has always been a problem if water is present under freezing conditions. In general, all equipment and devices operating in cold outdoor environments need remedies to avoid icing. Examples include aeronautic transport, power lines, wind turbines, oil platforms and marine applications. The ice can cause great damage to equipment and installations with potential high operating expenses as a result, and this may also decrease the lifetime of the infrastructure. Anti-icing and de-icing strategies are of increasing interest due to extended activities in arctic and sub-arctic regions.
It is of the greatest interest to avoid icing or to remove any built-up ice as gently as possible. (Super-) hydrophobic surfaces with hierarchical surface structures have been investigated as anti-icing surfaces due to their water repellency. Other types of material systems with a greater focus on ice repellence and icephobic properties have recently been explored. Hence, low ice adhesion to the surface is a key parameter. Examples of these can be lubricated infused polymeric surfaces or hydrated coatings.
The mechanical properties and durability of surfaces/coatings are of the greatest importance. Wear resistance and scratch resistance are key parameters, along with the durability and control of the degradation to ensure lifelong functionality.
This Special Issue is focused on ice-repellent surfaces. Passive icephobic surfaces and coatings with low ice adhesion will be in focus. Mechanical properties and durability will be emphasized. I invite you to submit original research and review articles, as well as short communications, related to both experimental and theoretical studies.
Dr. Hilde Lea Lein
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.
Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Coatings is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.
Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
Keywords
- ice repellency
- icephobic surfaces
- icephobic coatings
- deposition methods
- ice adhesion
- mechanical properties
- durability
Benefits of Publishing in a Special Issue
- Ease of navigation: Grouping papers by topic helps scholars navigate broad scope journals more efficiently.
- Greater discoverability: Special Issues support the reach and impact of scientific research. Articles in Special Issues are more discoverable and cited more frequently.
- Expansion of research network: Special Issues facilitate connections among authors, fostering scientific collaborations.
- External promotion: Articles in Special Issues are often promoted through the journal's social media, increasing their visibility.
- Reprint: MDPI Books provides the opportunity to republish successful Special Issues in book format, both online and in print.
Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies can be found here.
