Development of Superhydrophobic Materials for Maritime Applications
A special issue of Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (ISSN 2077-1312). This special issue belongs to the section "Ocean Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (25 April 2025) | Viewed by 211
Special Issue Editors
Interests: drag reduction; wettability; water harvest; UUV; instability flow; heat and mass transfer
Interests: overall design of new-concept underwater vehicles; refined simulation of complex turbulent flow fields of pump-jet propellers and analysis of flow noise; calculation of hydrodynamic performance of bionic soft-body submersibles and energy-saving characteristics of group tours
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Dear Colleagues,
The harsh and complex marine environment requires advanced surface treatments for maritime structures to enhance corrosion resistance, maintain cleanliness, and reduce drag. Over the past two decades, superhydrophobic surfaces—drawing inspiration from nature—have shown remarkable potential for use in maritime applications, largely due to their self-cleaning properties. When in contact with water, these surfaces' micro-/nanostructures trap a thin air layer, providing significant benefits in terms of anti-biofouling, anti-corrosion, and drag reduction, critical for improving vessel performance and extending the lifespan of marine equipment.
This Special Issue will present recent breakthroughs and innovations in the development of superhydrophobic materials specifically tailored for maritime applications. One area of interest will be enhancing the durability of superhydrophobic coatings and understanding their long-term effectiveness in marine environments. We also welcome studies exploring the impact of superhydrophobic surfaces on biofouling prevention, corrosion resistance, drag reduction, and broader applications such as anti-icing and underwater sensors. Contributions addressing the challenges involved in maintaining surface stability in extreme conditions and exploring new uses of superhydrophobic materials in maritime contexts are strongly encouraged, contributing to the future of sustainable maritime technology.
Dr. Dong Song
Prof. Dr. Qiaogao Huang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- micro-/nanostructures
- drag reduction
- prevention of biofouling
- corrosion resistance
- durability in harsh environments
- wettability control
- self-cleaning surfaces
- protection for underwater sensors
- multiphase simulation of superhydrophobic surfaces
- anti-icing in marine environments
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